C.rod 2
C.rod 2
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Connecting Rod
Maximum permissible clearance between bearing and piston pin (worn) . . . .003 in. (0.08 mm)
(2) Bore in connecting rod for bearing . . . 3.2500 ± .0005 in. (82.550 ± 0.013 mm)
(3) Distance between center of piston pin and center of crankshaft bearing (new) . . . 9.595 ± .001 in.
(243.71 ± 0.03 mm)
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(5) Clearance between connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing surface (journal) . . . .0030
to .0066 in. (0.076 to 0.168 mm)
Maximum permissible clearance between bearing and crankshaft (worn) . . . .010 in. (0.25 mm)
Install the connecting rod in the piston with the slot for the bearing tab on the same side as the V mark
on the piston.
Make reference to Special Instructions, Form No. GMG02394 and SMHS7366 for information about
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