14A-4 Service Information Guide (All) Plastic gauge 1. Using the plasti-gauge Method for measuring clearance between the connecting rod bearing and the crank pin Clean the connecting rod and bearing, and assemble the bearing to the connecting rod. Cut the PLASTIGAUGE to the width of the crank pin and lay it parallel avoiding the crank pin oil hole. Align the markings on the connecting rod and cap, and assemble them on the crank pin. Apply molybdenum disulfide to the threaded portion and the seating surface of the tightening bolts, and tighten the caps alternately to the specified torque.
Method for measuring clearance between the crank bearing and the crank journal Clean the bearing, as well as the cylinder block and crankcase bearing mounting surfaces, and assemble to the cylinder block and crankcase. Gently place the crankshaft on the cylinder block, and settle it by turning it approximately 30 degrees. Cut the PLASTIGAUGE to the width of the crank journal and lay it parallel avoiding the journal oil hole. Gently place the crankcase on the cylinder block, and apply molybdenum disulfide to the threaded portion and the seating surface of the tightening bolts. Tighten to the specified torque in the specified order .
Caution Never move the connecting rod when using PLASTIGAUGE. Gently remove the cap and the connecting rod, and measure the width of the flattened PLASTIGAUGE using the scale printed on the packaging. Caution Never move the connecting rod when using PLASTIGAUGE. Gently remove the crankcase, and measure the width of the flattened PLASTIGAUGE using the scale printed on the packaging. Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com Type Measurable range PG-1 (Green) ： 0.025 to 0.076 mm { 0.00098 to 0.00299 in } PR-1 (Red) ： 0.051 to 0.152 mm { 0.00201 to 0.00598 in } PB-1 (Blue) ： 0.102 to 0.229 mm { 0.00402 to 0.00902 in }