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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearings Clearance to crankshaft Desired 0.0009-0.0001 inch
Allowable 0.0009-0.0019 inch
Bearing wall thickness Grade 1 0.0975 inch
Grade 2 0.0985 inch
Grade 3 0.0986 inch
Torque Tighten in 4 steps according to sequence
Stage 1: Bolts 1-8 18 lb. ft.
Stage 2: Bolts 9-16 30 lb. ft
Stage 3: Bolts 1-16 Additional 90 degrees
Stage 4: Bolts 17-22 18 lb. ft.