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This set is sized for a \u003cstrong\u003estandard case bore\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003ecrank journals turned .50 mm under\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003estandard thrust\u003c\/strong\u003e width. For a crank that's been ground a .50 mm cut on a still-standard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing — read before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAHLE main bearings come in 9 combinations of case bore \/ crank journal \/ thrust. Pick the one that matches what your machine shop did to the case and crank. 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