MAIN BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT REPAIR (CONT) -726030083

TM 9-2320-360-34-2

19-8.

MAIN BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT REPAIR (CONT)

(19) Measure width of plastigage (17) with measuring

strip (20). Width must be no more than 0.0051

in. (0.13 mm) or less than 0.0016 in. (0.04

mm). If greater, replace bearing shells (12).

(20) Wipe plastic gage from five main bearing

journals (6) or bearing shells (12). Coat those

surfaces with lubricating oil.

(21) Install five bearing caps (13, 14, and 15) on

bearing cap mounting surface (5).

(22) Strike bearing caps (13, 14, and 15) with soft-

face hammer.

(23) Position four bearing cap stabilizers (21 and 22)

on engine block (4).

(24) Install seven washers (23) and s rews (24) on

bearing cap stabilizers (21 and 22). Tighten

screws finger tight.

WARNING

Sealing compound can burn easily,

can give off harmful vapors, and Is

harmful to skin and clothing. To

avoid Injury or death, keep away from

open fire and use In well-ventilated

area. If sealing compound gets on

skin or clothing, wash Immediately

with soap and water.

(25) Coat threads of 10 screws (19) and surfaces of

stabilizers (21 and 22) with small amount of

sealing compound no. 2.

(26) Install 10 screws (1 9) finger tight.

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