[Vwdiesel] Crank... in a bind

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

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I might have to break with tradition here and fork out for a set of main
bearing caps.


  Can't do that.  They're align bored and each set goes to each block.  No
interchanging.  :(  They are numbered 1 - 5 and have arrows pointing
to the front of the engine I believe.  They go on with the anti-spin notches
on the same side (block and cap) as do the rods.  There's also a
"forging mark" on the big end of the rods, cap and main body.  Kind of
a nub.  They go on the same side with it nearest the intermediate
shaft on assembly.
  Maybe you have .010 under bearings and one .010 crank and one
std. crank?
  Match caps up by having the bearing shells OUT.  Feel for a smooth
transition on both sides, inside.  Also look to see if the hone marks
line up as well.
     Loren