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Perkins — To fit the big end bearing and connecting rod cap

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From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Do not allow the connecting rod to hit the piston cooling jet

Procedure

  1. Clean and lubricate bearing surfaces and crank pin
  2. Fit upper half shell bearing to connecting rod with location tag in recess
  3. Fit connecting rod to crank pin with assembly numbers on same side
  4. Fit lower half shell bearing to cap; fit cap with matching assembly numbers
  5. Tighten fasteners gradually and evenly
  6. Ensure crankshaft rotates freely

Specs & values

  • Setscrews 155 Nm (114 lbf ft) 15,8 kgf m
  • Nuts 125 Nm (92 lbf ft) 12,7 kgf m

Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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