1999 Volvo Penta "WT" Models Workshop Manual, Page 72Get this manual
bSubtract journal diameter from bearing inside diameter to obtain bearing clearanceRefer to Engine Specifications in the proper engine repair section for bearing inside clearanceReplace or repair the crankshaft if clearance exceeds specificationsPlastic Gauge Method DRC65Z6
m 1Install all crankshaft bearings and crankshaft into block
rn Install theRemove the bearing caps and check the them to crankshaft bearing caps and torque specificationsamount
the gauging plastic has been compressedGauging plastic may adhere to either the crankshaft bearing or crankshaft journalits compressed width (at the widest point)3If the flattened gauging plastic tapers toward the middle or ends, there is difference in clearance indicating taper, low spot or other irregularity of the bearing or journal