Engine – Dismantle and Assemble (21 134 8) - Ford Scorpio

Section TitleS210454142. Paint marks on the main and big-endbearing journals. Main bearing journals with the standarddiameter are not marked. In the case of bearing journals with 0,25 mmundersize, the first counterweight on thecrankshaft has a green paint mark. Big-end bearing journals with the standarddiameter are not marked. In the case of big-end bearing journals with0,25 mm undersize, the first crankshaft webin relation to the big-end bearing journal ismarked with a green spot.CAUTION: Do not damage the crankshaftbearings during fitment.43. Fit the crankshaft. Fit the main bearing shells in the cylinderblock. Fit the crankshaft without lubrication.S210453744. Measure the crankshaft main bearingclearance. Measure the clearance of the bearings inturn in numerical order (1 – 4). Thenumbering starts at the timing chain end. Lay a length of Plastigage thread on thebearing journal across the bearing.M2101727xx/xx Model 00-01-15