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(c) Remove the connecting rod cap (2).
The flattened plastic gauge material
will be found adhering to either the
lower bearing (3) or the crankshaft.
Compare the width of the flattened
plastic gauge material at its widest
point with the graduations on the
package, as shown in figure 7-59.
The required clearance for new
parts is 0.001 to 0.003 inch (0.0254
to 0.0762 mm). With used parts, the
maximum allowable clearance is
0.005 inch (0.127 mm).
(d) If the clearance is within required
limits, remove the gauge material
and reinstall the connecting rod
bearings and cap. Tighten the bolts
to 68 to 72 foot-pounds (9.40 to 9.96
kg-m) torque. Check the connecting
rod side clearance; it should be
0.005 to 0.012 inch (0.127 to 0.305
mm) with a maximum clearance of
0.020 inch (0.508 mm).
(11) Install
the
remaining
piston
and
connecting rod assemblies in a similar
manner.
(12) Install the oil pump assembly (para 7-16)
and the oil pan (para 7-15).
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(13) Install the cylinder head assembly (para
Figure 7-59. Checking connecting rod
bearing clearance.
(14) Install the pushrods, rocker arm assembly,
and cylinder head cover (para 7-12).
crankshaft about 30( from bottom
dead center and install the
(15) Install the engine on the unit (para 5-12
connecting rod cap (2, figure 7-55).
and figure 5-7).
Adjust the valve
Tighten the connecting rod cap bolts
clearance (figure 4-32).
(1) to 70 foot-pounds (9.681 kg-m)
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