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e. Remove and discard rod bearings (11) from rods
(10) and caps (1).
f.
Reinstall main bearing caps (5) in their
corresponding positions. Note, #1 cap is to front
of block.
5.
REMOVE CRANK SHAFT GEAR (12).
a. Using a suitable puller, remove crankshaft gear
(12) from crankshaft (9).
b. Remove alignment pin (13) from crankshaft (9).
c.
If crankshaft is to be reused, remove all burrs to
make sure gear and bearing surfaces on end of
crankshaft are smooth.
b. Heat crankshaft gear (12) for 45 minutes at
2500F (121C).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT GEAR (12).
Wear protective gloves to prevent
a. Install alignment pin (13) in crankshaft (9).
personal injury from hot gear.
CAUTION
c.
Install hot crankshaft gear (12), with timing mark
out, up to shoulder on crankshaft (9) aligning slot
Crank case gear (12) will be
in gear with alignment pin (13).
permanently distorted if overheated.
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