5.0l
/ 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
9.
Measure crankshaft end play (see “Specifications”) by forcing the crankshaft to the ex-
treme front position. Measure at the front end of the rear main bearing with a feeler
gauge as shown.
a
72360
a - Force Crankshaft to Extreme Forward Position
Replacement
NOTE: Main bearings may be replaced with or without removing crankshaft.
a
b
72359
c
Main Bearing Inserts
a - Lower Bearing Insert
b - Upper Bearing Insert
c - Oil Groove
WITH CRANKSHAFT REMOVED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Remove and inspect the crankshaft.
Remove the main bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
Coat bearing surfaces of new main bearings with oil.
Install the upper bearings in cylinder block.
Install the lower bearings in main bearing caps.
Install the crankshaft.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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