> Can I just remove the main
> caps and rotate the top one out?
Yup, that's the idea. Do them one at a time, so the crank is still
supported. I flattened one of the lower inserts and used it as a drift to
start the upper ones out a little bit. Then I was able to pinch the end
against the crank and turn the crank to roll it out the rest of the way.
> I seem to recall there was a notch on one side of the
> bearing that matched the cap/block so they wouldn't spin. Is
> re-install the
> opposite of taking them out?
Right again.
> And, if the bearings are oversized isn't there usually some
> sort of stamping on them (eg .01)?
Yup, generally the undersize in .001" (eg 010 or 020 etc.). However, I
would still suggest a final check with Plastigage, if you replace the
inserts. Call it cheap insurance.
Randall
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