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INSPECTION / REPAIR

B-58prose procedure

CRANKSHAFT

Crankshaft inspection

  1. 1
    Check the journals and pins for damage, scoring, and oil hole clogging.
  2. 2
    Set the crankshaft on V-blocks.
  3. 3
    Measure the crankshaft runout at the center journal. Replace the crankshaft if necessary.
    Crankshaft set on V-blocks with a dial indicator positioned on the center journal to measure runout.
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Runoutmax.
0.04 mm (0.0016 in) max.mm

Journal diameter measurement

  1. 4
    Measure each journal diameter in X and Y directions at two points.
    Left: side cross-section of a journal showing two measurement points (top and bottom of journal). Right: end view of journal showing X and Y diameter measurement axes.
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Main journal — Diameterstandard
49.938—49.956 mm (1.9661—1.9668 in)mm
Main journal — Out-of-roundmax.
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max.mm
Crankpin journal — Diameterstandard
44.940—44.956 mm (1.7693—1.7699 in)mm
Crankpin journal — Out-of-roundmax.
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) max.mm

Undersize bearing selection

  1. 5
    If the diameter is less than the minimum, grind the journals to match an undersize bearing.
    Crankshaft cross-section detail with arrows marking the fillet roll area 'R' between journal and crank web. Note: 'DIMENSION R: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)'.
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Undersize bearingavailable sizes
0.25 mm (0.010 in), 0.50 mm (0.020 in), 0.75 mm (0.030 in)mm

Main journal diameter undersize

0.25 (0.010) undersize
Journal diameter mm (in)49.704—49.708 (1.9568—1.9570)
0.50 (0.020) undersize
Journal diameter mm (in)49.454—49.458 (1.9470—1.9472)
0.75 (0.030) undersize
Journal diameter mm (in)49.204—49.208 (1.9372—1.9373)

Crankpin journal diameter undersize

0.25 (0.010) undersize
Journal diameter mm (in)44.690—44.706 (1.7594—1.7601)
0.50 (0.020) undersize
Journal diameter mm (in)44.440—44.456 (1.7496—1.7502)
0.75 (0.030) undersize
Journal diameter mm (in)44.190—44.206 (1.7398—1.7404)

BEARING

Main Bearing and Connecting Rod Bearing

Bearing inspection

  1. 1
    Check the main bearings and the connecting rod bearings for peeling, scoring, and other damage.
    Four bearing shells laid out side by side (main bearings and connecting rod bearings) for inspection.
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