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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Testing and Inspection

Bearing Inspection 

1. Inspect bearings for the following defects:

1

Cratering - fatigue failure

2

Spot polishing - incorrect seating

3

Imbedded dirty engine oil

4

Scratching dirty engine oil

5

Base exposed - poor lubrication

6

Both edges worn - journal damaged

7

One edge worn journal tapered or bearing not seated

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