Crankshaft and main bearings

ENGINE - V8

OVERHAUL 12-2-73

9. Check clearance between connecting rods  on 

each crankshaft journal. 

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 Connecting rod clearance = 0.15 to  0.36 
mm (0.006 to 0.014 in).

10. Fit oil pick up strainer. 

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 ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Strainer 

- oil pick-up.

Crankshaft and main bearings

$% 12.21.33.01 

Disassembly

1. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal. 

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 ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Seal - 

crankshaft - rear - automatic models.

2. Remove timing gear cover gasket.

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 ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Gasket - 

timing gear cover. 

3. Remove bolt securing camshaft gear. 
4. Remove timing chain and gears. 
5. Remove connecting rod bearings. 

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 ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Bearings 

- connecting rods.