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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition03 · Engine
03 · Engine

Journal Diameter

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Cylinder block: repairs › Journal Diameter
EngineJournal Diameter · page 1 of 2

Measuring points

Diagram showing balancer shafts with measuring points labeled A, B, C, D, and E
  • A No. 1 Journal
  • B No. 2 Journal
  • C No. 3 Journal
  • D Front Balancer Shaft
  • E Rear Balancer Shaft
  1. Measure the diameters of the balancer shaft journals at the measuring points shown.
Diagram showing a hand using a micrometer to measure a journal on a balancer shaft assembly

Journal Diameter

Standard (New)

No. 1 journal:
Front: 42.722 – 42.734 mm
Rear: 20.938 – 20.950 mm

No. 2 journal: 38.712 – 38.724 mm

No. 3 journal: 34.722 – 34.734 mm

Service Limit:

No. 1 journal:
Front: 42.71 mm
Rear: 20.92 mm

No. 2 journal: 38.70 mm

No. 3 journal: 34.71 mm

  1. Remove the crankshaft, the pistons and the other parts from the block, then clean the balancer shaft journal bearings of the block and the oil pump housing with a clean cloth.
  2. Check the surface of the bearings. If there is wear, damage or discoloration, replace the bearings or the oil pump housing.

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