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POWERHEAD
CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS AND CAMSHAFT
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Measure the connecting rod big end inside diame-
ter as follows:
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Clean the surface of the rod and cap.
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Install the cap on the rod.
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Apply engine oil to screws and tighten to 102 in.
lbs (12 N·m).
Measure the connecting rod inside diameter:
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Standard: 1.5360 to 1.5364 in. (39.015 to
39.025 mm).
Measure connecting rod big end oil clearance as
follows:
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Clean the surfaces of rod, cap, and crankpin.
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Place a piece of Plastigage on crank pin parallel
to the crankshaft. Avoid placing Plastigage over
the oil hole.
•
Install connecting rods and caps to crankpin
with marks as shown.
IMPORTANT:
Do not rotate connecting rod with
Plastigage in place.
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Plastigage
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