Honda GOLDWING GL1800, Service Manual

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CYLINDER/PISTON/CRANKSHAFT
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Remove the bearing caps and measure the com-
pressed plastigauge at its widest point on each
crankpin to determine the oil clearance.
If the oil clearance exceeds the service limit, select
the correct replacement bearings.
BEARING SELECTION
Number 1 (l), 2 (ll)
or 3 (lll) on the con-
necting rod is the
code for the con-
necting rod I.D.
Record the connecting rod I.D. code numbers.
Letter A, B or C on
the front side of the
crankshaft are the
codes for the
crankpin O.D. in the
sequence from the
No. 1 crankpin
(front to rear).
Record the crankpin O.D. code letters.
Cross reference the connecting rod and crankpin
codes to determine the replacement bearing color
code.
MAIN JOURNAL BEARING SELECTION TABLE:
After selecting new bearings, recheck the oil clear-
ance with plastigauge. Incorrect oil clearance can
cause major engine damage.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.06 mm (0.002 in)
CONNECTING ROD I.D. CODE
1 (I) 2 (II) 3 (III)
CRANKPIN
O.D. CODE A Yellow Green Brown
B Green Brown Black
C Brown Black Blue
BEARING THICKNESS:
A (Blue) Thick
B (Black):
C (Brown):
Middle
D (Green)
E (Yellow)
Thin
COLOR CODE