Crankshaft Dimensions
Engine Liter/CID 6.5L/V8-397All specifications given in inches.
Crankshaft Journals
Main Bearing Journal Diameter [18]
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter [19]
Bearing Clearance
Main Bearings [20]
Connecting Rod Bearings 0.0018-0.0039
Connecting Rods
Pin Clearance 0.0003-0.0012
Side Clearance 0.0067-0.0248
[18] Blue: except No. 5, 2.9517-2.9520 inches; No. 5, 2.9515-2.98518 inches. Orange or red: except No. 5, 2.9520-2.9522 inches. White: except No. 5, 2.9524-2.9527 inches; No. 5, 2.9522-2.9525 inches.
[19] Except No. 5, 0.0010-0.0046 inch; No 5, 0.0040-0.0060 inch.
[20] Except No.5, 0.0018-0.0033 inch; No 5, 0.0022-0.0037 inch.