0.055" from each end of the bearing (see
Assemble Camshaft and Balance Shaft
Refer to Figure 11B-156 and assemble
the
camshaft
The clearance between the camshaft and
and
balance shaft as
follows:
balance shaft end journals and the end
bearing bushings is 0.0025" to 0.004"
with new parts or a maximum of 0.006"
1. Install new end plugs in the camshaft.
with
used parts.
End bearings are
Press the plugs in to a depth of 1.940"
t o 2 . 0 6 0 " (see Figure 11B-158 on page
available in 0.010" or 0.020" undersize
11B-103).
for use with shafts that are worn or have
been reground and the clearances exceed
2. Apply grease to the steel face of each
the specified limits.
end thrust washer. Then place a thrust
washer against each end of the camshaft
Replace excessively scored or worn cam-
and balance s h a f t r e a r b e a r i n g s . B e
shaft intermediate bearings. The clear-
ance between the camshaft journals and
sure the steel face of the thrust washers
the intermediate bearings is 0.0025": to
are next to the bearing.
0.005" with new parts or a maximum of
0.009" with worn parts. Camshaft inter-
3. Lubricate the rear camshaft and bal-
mediate bearings are available in 0.010"
ance shaft bearing journals and slide the
and 0.020" undersize for use with worn
rear end bearings on each shaft, with
or ground shafts in which the clearances
the bolting flange of the bearing toward
e x c e e d t h e s p e c i f i e d l i m i t s . E x a m i n e the
the outer (gear) end of the shaft.
intermediate bearing lock screws and the
tapped holes in the block.
Damaged
4. Install the gears on the shafts.
holes in the cylinder block may be
blocked, redrilled and tapped. Discard
5. Lubricate the camshaft intermediate
l o c k screws with damaged threads.
bearing journals.
Then place the two
halves of each intermediate bearing on a
camshaft journal and lock the halves to-
Figure 11B-156. Camshaft and Balance Shaft Parts
Engine (Less Major Assemblies)
11B-101