PIAGGIO Beverly 500 i.e., Workshop Manual

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Inspecting the small end
- Using a bore gauge, measure the connecting rod
small end diameter.
N.B.
IF THE CONNECTING ROD SMALL END DIAMETER EX-
CEEDS THE STANDARD DIAMETER, EXHIBITS WEAR OR
OVERHEATING, PROCEED TO REPLACE THE CRANK-
SHAFT AS DESCRIBED IN THE CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT CHAPTER.
Characteristic
Standard diameter:
22 + 0.025 +0.015 mm
Inspecting the wrist pin
- Check the pin outside diameter using a micrometer.
Characteristic
Standard diameter:
22 0 -0.004 mm
- Calculate the coupling clearance between pin
and connecting rod small end.
Characteristic
Standard clearance:
0.015 - 0.029 mm
- Measure the diameter of the bearings on the piston.
Characteristic
Standard diameter:
22 + 0.006 + 0.001 mm
- Calculate the piston pin coupling clearance.
N.B.
THE PIN HOUSINGS HAVE 2 LUBRICATION CHANNELS.
FOR THIS REASON, MEASUREMENT MUST BE MADE AC-
CORDING TO THE PISTON AXIS.
Characteristic
Standard clearance:
0.001 - 0.010 mm
Engine
Beverly 500 i.e.
ENG - 112