.0015 on Rods Too Tight 408?

Was that miked or with plastigauge. If "measured" I'd think that is too tight. If plastigauged I would mike them. The rods are the end of the line in the circuit/hardest to oil because of the convoluted passageways to them and the centrifugal force & the bearings are loaded the most. Can you source a bearing set with a bit more clearance built in?