1977-2000 Suzuki DT5/6/8 Outboards Service Manual, Page 45Get this manual
44 ENGINE Condition big end bearing In the condition shown below, turn the crankshaft with the connecting rod to feel the smoothness of rotary motion in the blg endMove the rod up and down while holding the crankshaft rigidly to sure that there is rattle in the blg endInspection of cracks and wear: and plate Inspect the reeds WearIf the reed has cracks replaced with new must
Reed-to-seat clearance limit
for cracks and
local warp, and
0.2 mm (0.008 in)