Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

Crankshaft 

Main bearing journal

Diameter.................................................................................................................................................................................... 63.0 mm (2.4803 inch)
Maximum taper........................................................................................................................................................................ 0.020 mm (0.0007 inch)
Maximum out-of-round................................................................................................................................................................ 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
Journal-to-cylinder block clearance.................................................................................................................. 0.027-0.065 mm (0.0011-0.0026 inch)

Main bearing bore inside diameter.......................................................................................................................... 72.401-72.422 mm (2.850-2.851 inch)

Vertical Main Bearing Cap Fasteners

First pass ...............................................................................................................................................................................................  40 Nm (30 ft. lbs).
Final pass .........................................................................................................................................................................................................  Tighten 90°

Jack Screws