Connecting Rod Oil Clearance Inspection - Yamaha EF1000iS Service Manual

CRANKSHAFT, PISTON AND PISTON RING
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CONNECTING ROD
INSPECTION
NOTE:
Measure the oil clearance if replacing the
crankshaft or connecting rod.
1. Place a piece of Plastigauge 1 on the
crank pin horizontally.
NOTE:
Clean off oil from all parts thoroughly.
2. Install:
9 Connecting rod 1
9 Connecting rod cap 1
NOTE:
Tighten the cap bolts so that the crankshaft
does not move while the oil clearance is being
measured.
3. Remove:
9 Connecting rod cap
9 Connecting rod
4. Measure:
9 Connecting rod oil clearance
Widest portion
Plastigauge
Out of specification → Replace crank-
shaft or connecting rod, and then mea-
sure the clearance again.
Connecting rod oil clearance:
0.015 ~ 0.050 mm
(0.0006 ~ 0.0020 in)
Limit:
0.100 mm
(0.004 in)
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ENG
OIL CLEARANCE
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
of the pressed