Crankshaft Dimensions
Engine Liter/CID 6.5L/V8-397All specifications given in inches.
Crankshaft Journals
Main Bearing Journal Diameter [09]
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 2.3981-2.3991
Maximum Out Of Round All 0.0050
Runout Service Limit [02]
Bearing Clearance
Main Bearings [10]
Connecting Rod Bearings 0.0017-0.0039
Thrust Bearing 0.0020-0.0070
Connecting Rods
Pin Clearance 0.0003-0.0013
Side Clearance 0.0070-0.0250
[02] If main journals are misaligned, crankshaft is bent & must be replaced.
[09] Except No. 5, 2.9495-2.9504 inches; No. 5, 2.9492-2.9502 inches.
[10] Except No. 5, 0.0017-0.0032 inch; No 5, 0.0021-0.0036 inch.