So ive got my engine apart and I am in the process of sending off my case to get replated. Ive been going over each part of my engine and Ive got a question... When inspecting the rods i pulled off the old bearings and there is what seems to be wear UNDER the bearings. I tried cleaning the surface with brake cleaner and it didnt work....so its not left over lube. The crankshaft doesnt show any signs of wear. My bike is a rebuilt engine so im thinking the previous builder just through in crappy rods.
What do you guys think?
Also, when selecting the bearing size (blue, brown, black) the service manual tells you to reference the markings on the rods and crankshaft. Rod markings are easy enough to find but what exactly am i looking for on the crank? Ditto with the crank bearings... Markings on the case are easy enough to understand but its the markings on the crank i cant properly identify.
Manual also says to plastigage each bearing but how am i supposed to torque down everything properly when the bolts are not supposed to be loosened/then retorqued??? Sorry for the silly question but i am having trouble understanding this.
* Last updated by: Fazer on 8/19/2014 @ 4:05 PM *