Crankshaft

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Crankshaft
Crankshaft Runout 0.03
Max.
Main Journal Diameter
Standard 49.938 - 49.956
0.25 Undersize 49.688 - 49.706
0.50 Undersize 49.438 - 49.456
0.75 Undersize 49.188 - 49.206
Out-Of-Round 0.05
Crank Pin Diameter
Standard 44.940 - 44.956
0.25 Undersize 44.690 - 44.706
0.50 Undersize 44.440 - 44.456
0.75 Undersize 44.190 - 44.206
Out-Of-Round 0.05
Main Journal Oil Clearance
Standard 0.018 - 0.036
Minimum 0.10
Crankshaft End Play
Standard 0.080 - 0.282
Minimum 0.30
RENDER: 1.0x

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