
Section 04
ENGINE
Sub-Section 03
(BOTTOM END)
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Connecting Rod Big End Axial Play
Using a feeler gauge, measure distance between
thrust washer and crankshaft counterweight.
1. Measuring big end axial play
2. Feeler gauge
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is essentially the reverse of disassem-
bly procedures. However pay particular attention
to the following.
2,4,5,14, Bearing and Crankshaft
Apply Loctite 767 Anti-seize on part of crankshaft
where bearing fits.
Prior to installation, place bearings into a container
filled with oil, previously heated to 75
°
C (167
°
F).
This will expand bearing and ease installation.
Or, as an alternate method, apply heat with a pro-
pane torch. Lay bearing on a steel plate, then heat
plate through bearing bore until smoke is noticed
from bearing. Install bearing carefully on crank-
shaft.
CAUTION : Immediately stop heating as
soon as smoke is noticed. Overheating
bearing will melt plastic cage. Practice with
used bearings on first try.
1. Bearing against a steel plate
2. Propane torch
3. Heat plate through bearing bore
5, Outer PTO Bearing
To properly position the outer PTO bearing, a dis-
tance gauge must be temporarily installed against
the inner bearing. Slide the outer bearing until
stopped by the distance gauge, then remove it.
1. Distance gauge
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ENGINE
DISTANCE GAUGE
587
P/ N 290 876 826
717
P/ N 290 876 827
787
P/ N 290 876 828
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