Bearing Specifications

1990 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 4.3 Z, 475/M40SECTION Bearing Specifications
CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECS

Application In. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play .002-.006 (.05-.15)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter
No. 1 2.4484-2.4493 (62.189-62.212)
No. 2, 3 & 4 2.4481-2.4490 (62.182-62.205)
No. 5 2.4479-2.4488 (62.177-62.200)
Journal Out-of-Round .001 (.03)
Journal Taper .001 (.03)
Oil Clearance
No. 1 .0010-.0015 (.025-.038)
No. 2, 3 & 4 .0010-.0025 (.025-.064)
No. 5 .0025-.0035 (.064-.089)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter 2.0988-2.0998 (53.310-53.334)
Journal Out-of-Round .001 (.03)
Journal Taper .001 (.03)
Oil Clearance .0013-.0035 (.033-.089)
RENDER: 1.0x

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