Connecting Rods and Pistons/Connecting Rod 3. Wipe oil from connecting rod bearing surface and crankshaft journal. 4. Put a piece of PLASTIGAGE or an equivalent on the full length of the bearing surface about 6 mm (1/4 in.) off center. M36382 -UN-29JAN90 M98,2030K,13 -19-09OCT85 CTM2 (19APR90) 30-7 16, 18, 20 & 24HP Onan Engines AllTractorManuals.com 130495 MEASURE CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE Measure each connecting rod bearing clearance using the following PLASTIGAGE method or by measuring after the pistons have been removed. -UN-29JAN90 IMPORTANT:
Connecting rod end caps must be installed on the same connecting rod and in the same direction to prevent crankshaft and connecting rod damage. M36381 1. Put identification marks on connecting rods, rod caps, and cylinder block. 2. Remove nuts to remove connecting rod caps (B43E, B43G, B48G, P218G and P220G Engines—top photo). Remove cap screws to remove connecting rod caps -UN-29JAN90 (T260 Engine—bottom photo). M36388 M98,2030K,12 -19-02FEB87 30 7