Crankshaft

1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex FuelSECTION Crankshaft
Main Bearing Journal Diameter 2.5190 - 2.5198 Inch (in)
Out-of-Round Limit 0.0003 Inch (in)
Taper Limit 0.0006 Inch (in)
TOTAL 0.008 mm (0.0003 in) per 25 mm (1 in).
Journal Runout Limit 0.002 Inch (in)
Surface Finish (RMS) 10.0 Micro-Inches (micro-in)
Thrust Bearing Journal Length 1.0148 - 1.067 Inch (in)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 2.1253 - 2.1261 Inch (in)
Out-of-Round Limit 0.0003 Inch (in)
0.015 mm (0.0006 in) TOTAL
Taper Limit 0.0003 Inch (in)
Surface Limit (RMS) 10.0 Inch (in)
Crankshaft End Play 0.004 - 0.008 Inch (in)
Main Bearing Thrust Face Surface Finish (RMS) - Front 0.157 Inch (in)
Surface Finish (RMS) - Rear 0.157 Inch (in)
Runout Limit 0.001 Inch (in)
Main Bearings Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.001-0.0014 Inch (in)
Allowable 0.00086-0.0027 Inch (in)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts 56-62 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
RENDER: 1.0x

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