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9. Loosen one of the main bearing cap mounting

bolts. Now using a feeler gauge measure the

pretension gap of main bearing shell. As the

main bearing caps are guided, the

measurement has to be done on a flat surface

and not on cylinder block.

10.Main bearing shells are precision finished and

should not be bored or scrapped.

11.Select new pair of thrust washer according to

crank shaft 4th main journal width.

12.Pretension Gap: 0.06 to 0.09mm.

CYLINDER BORES

1. Clean cylinder bores thoroughly

2. Check cylinder bore dimension, taper and

ovality.

3. If taper and ovality is found to exceed specified

limit or bore is excessively worn out then

replace the block.

4. Record the readings in Engine inspection

sheet given in this manual.

NOTE

Select the bearing shell as per the crankshaft measurements observed. Refer selection table in ‘Assembly

Clearance’ section.