TM 9-2815-210-34-2-2
FRAME 18
CAUTION
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Do not use metal V-blocks to hold up crankshaft (1).
Metal V-blocks will scratch crankshaft:
NOTE
Crankshaft (1) has seven main bearing journals. They
are numbered one to seven counting from front to rear
of crankshaft.
Set crankshaft (1) down on wooden V-blocks (2). V-blocks should hold up
end main bearing journals as shown.
Hold dial indicator base (3) firmly on floor or workbench with weights.
Rest dial indicator pointer (4) on number one main bearing journal (5). Set
dial indicator (6) to zero.
Turn crankshaft (1) one full turn or more in either direction while watching
dial indicator dial (6).
Stop turning crankshaft when you are sure dial in-
dicator pointer (4) rests where biggest runout reading is seen.
Set dial indicator dial (6) to zero again.
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