Crankshaft Main Bearings

DESCRIPTION





Fig. 5

Main bearings are located in the cylinder block. One half of the main bearing is located in the crankshaft main bore the other half of the matching bearing is located in the main bearing cap. there are five main bearings. Number two main bearing is flanged, this flange controls crankshaft thrust.


OPERATION
The main bearings encircle the crankshaft main bearing journals, this aligns the crankshaft to the centerline of the engine and allows the crankshaft to turn without wobbling or shaking therefore eliminating vibration. The main bearings are available in standard and undersizes.