Thanks to Chris for a good description of bearing change. I have a
couple of extra notes:
1. Be 100% sure that you are not intermixing the bearing caps! And
also put them back in the same direction. This is very important.
If you are lucky, they are marked already. Otherwise, I'd advice
to get a sharp chisel and make "dice" type marks (1 to 4 or 1 to 6)
on the cap and corresponding rod before disassembly.
2. As well as changing the oil pump (esp. if you know it is pretty old)
it is advisable to change the main bearings and trust bearing as
well. At least on the six, they live probably a just as hard life as
the conrod bearings. The method is more or less the same; it will help
to rotate the crank to get the upper shells out. Do not scratch the
bearing surface in any way.
3. Cleanliness is important, as well as getting the correct torque for
the bolts.
4. Before starting the engine for the first time, leave the plugs out,
and crank the engine untill you get a good oil pressure reading.
Continue cranking for a while to be sure that the oil is distributed
well.
Egil
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