Chapter 2 Basic Engine
7. Crankshaft and Main Bearing
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4LHA Series
(2) Bending of the crankshaft
Support the crankshaft
with
V-blocks at both ends
of the journals. Measure the deflection of the center
journal
with
a dial gauge while rotating the crankshaft
to check the extent of crankshaft bending.
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gauge
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V
block
V
block
Bend
Deflection
Crankshaft
bend
Less
than 0.02mm (0.0007 in.)
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(3) Measuring the crank pin and journal
Measure
the extent of journal wear (roundness, taper).
Regrind
it to the proper shape if it is
within
the outer
diameter
limit,
and replace if not.
Crank
journal
Crank
pin
2-2S