Crankshaft

1999 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Crankshaft
Main Bearing Journal Diameter 2.467 - 2.479 Inch (in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 1.967 - 1.968 Inch (in)
Crankshaft Free End Play 0.004 - 0.009 Inch (in)
Crankshaft Runout to Rear 0.001 Inch (in)
Connecting Rod Bearings Clearance to Crankshaft 0.001 - 0.0025 Inch (in)
Bearing Wall Thickness (STD)
0.250 mm Undersize -Add 0. 125 mm to standard or grade 2 thickness
0.059 Inch (in)
Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.0009 - 0.0001 Inch (in)
Allowable 0.0009 - 0.0019 Inch (in)
Main Bearing Wall Thickness Grade 1 0.0983 Inch (in)
Grade 2 0.0985 Inch (in)
Grade 3 0.0986 Inch (in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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