Main bearings selection
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OverhaulMain bearings selection
Main bearings selection
Main bearings size selection table
| Bearing ladder | Crankshaft main journals | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | |
| Grade A | BLUE - BLUE | RED - BLUE | RED - RED |
| Grade B | BLUE - GREEN | BLUE - BLUE | RED - BLUE |
| Grade C | GREEN - GREEN | BLUE - GREEN | BLUE - BLUE |
Colour code on edge of bearing Thickness progression: GREEN - Thin BLUE - Intermediate RED - Thick
CAUTION: If two bearing colours are to be used, thicker bearing must be fitted to bearing ladder. When original crankshaft is to be refitted, bearing shells must be as selected from table, DO NOT FIT UNDERSIZE BEARINGS.
Main bearings type table
1 2 3
Block Plain Grooved Grooved
Ladder Plain Plain Plain
4 5
Grooved Plain
Plain Plain
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