DELOREAN WORKSHOP MANUAL - Free

C:07:06 Engine
Fig. 79
Refit the crankshaft. (Fig. 80)
The nominal size top thrust half washers 2,30 mm
1.0805") with the oil grooves facing the
crankshaft flange.
The front and rear main bearing caps boss (A)
facing the timing gear end.
Fit retaining block J 28853 astride the main
bearing caps. Torque tighten the nuts to 20lb/ft.
Place a clock gauge on the end of the crankshaft
and set it to zero. (Fig. 97)
Push the crankshaft towards the timing gear end.
Read off the value of the end play. It should lie
between 0,07 and 0,027 mm (.003 to 010").
If it is incorrect, change the thrust washers.
Fit the half shells to the connecting rods. (Fig. 81)
ASSEMBLING THE "LINER-PISTON-
CONNECTING ROD" ASSEMBLIES
Keep strictly to the markings made on dismantling
to deno,te the correct way round and position of
the various components.
Insert the assemblies in the order that they were
marked during the liner protrusion check
(numbered 1 to 6). (Fig. 82)
Clamp the first liner with a clamp.
Proceed in the same way for the other assemblies
clamping the liners as assembly proceeds.
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