Service Manual

Connecting Rod to Crankshaft Journal Oil
Clearance:
Refer to Figure 11-25. Measure the crankshaft jour-
nal outside diameter with an outside micrometer.
If
the dimension is not as specified in Dimensionsand
Clearances,
grind the crankshaft journal and re-
place the connecting rod. Tighten the connecting
rod screws to the torque specified in
Assembly
Torques.
Measure the connecting rod large end in-
side diameter at the points shown.
If the dimension
is not as specified in
Dimensions and Clearances,
replace the connecting rod. Calculate oil clearance.
If the oil clearance is not as specified in Dimensions
and Clearances,
grind the crankshaft journal and
replace the connecting rod.
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FIGURE 11-25. MEASURING CONNECTING ROD
LARGE END
Connectlng Rod Side Clearance:
Assemble the connecting rod to the crankshaft.
Measure the side clearance of the connecting
rod
on the crankshaft. If dimension is not as specified in
Dimensions and Clearances, replace the connect-
ing rod.
Assembly
Refer to Figure 77-26. Immerse the piston in 212°F
oil for 10 to 15 minutes and then insert the piston pin
into the piston and connecting rod. Be sure the con-
necting
rod machined surface is on the same side
as the piston mark.
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flGURE 11-26. ASSEMBLING PISTON
Refer to Figure 11-27. Always install new rings
when assembling the engine. Existing rings will not
seat properly. Install the rings with the ring manu-
facturer’s mark facing toward the top of the piston.
RING
MANUFACTURER’S
MARK
FIGURE 11-27. RING MARK
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