Connecting Rod Big End Bearing Insert Selection
Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert Selection
*: The bearing inserts for Nos. 2 and 4 journals have an oil groove, respectively.
Exploded View
Special Tools and SealantsTachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (r/min,
rpm).
On the right side of the tachometer
face is a portion called the “red zone”.
Engine r/min (rpm) in the red zone is
above maximum recommended engine
speed and is also above the range for
good performance.
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Oil Pressure Relief Valve Inspection
Remove the oil pressure relief valve (see Oil Pressure
Relief Valve Removal).
Check to see if the valve [A] slides smoothly when pushing
it in with a wooden or other soft rod, and see if it comes
back to its seat by spring [B] pressure.
NOTE
Inspect the valve in its assembled stat ...
Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal).
Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature.
If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new
one.
To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat
[A] in a container of water and raise the temperature
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