Chrysler IIIH, Assembly Manual

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Rod bearing shells are available in three sizes. The chart below identifies the three bearing sizes.
Install rod bearings in pairs, Do Not Mix connecting rod bearing shells
05184111AF Bearing, Rod, Grade 1 (+0.003mm)
05184112AF Bearing, Rod, Grade 2 (std.)
05184113AF Bearing, Rod, Grade 3 (‐0.003mm)
3 1.577 ‐ 1.574mm (0.0621 ‐ 0.0620 in.)
Bearing Marking Bearing Shell Size mm (Inch)
1 1.583 ‐1.580mm (0.0623 ‐ 0.0622 in.)
2 1.580 ‐ 1.577mm (0.0622 ‐ 0.0621 in.)
1
2
3 58.9910 ‐58.9969mm (2.3225 ‐ 2.3227 in.)
58.9970 ‐ 59.0029mm (2.3227 ‐ 2.3229 in.)
59.0030 ‐ 59.0090mm (2.3229 ‐ 2.3232 in.)
Crankshaft Marking Journal Size mm (Inch)
Revision DRAFT Section 7
Mar‐16 Sheet 2
Short Block Assembly
Block / Crank / Conn Rod / Bearing Selections
The connecting rod bearings are “select fit” to achieve proper oil clearance. Connecting rod bearing journal
diameter grade markings are stamped into the front crankshaft counterweight. Markings read from left to right
journals 1 through 6.
The connecting rod bearing shells (1) are marked with the bearing size (2) on the bearing lining surface.
The bearings are available in three different sizes in order to achieve the desired oil clearance.
Rod Journals
(1 ‐ 6)
Main Journals
(1‐4)