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So I checked rod clearance with a bore gauge. Not sure how accurately I did it. Bearings were installed in rod, clamped in vice between wood blocks and torqued to 45 lb/ft.
Rod bearing clearances ranges from 0.0005" to 0.0024" I may have to juggle/move bearing 1/2's around to get them somewhat equal. I numbered the gauges and rods to keep track.
I will plastigage them as a double check. Factory service manual specs are .0005 to 0.002 with absolute max of 0.003. I'm within spec but like I said would like to double check. Have to see how I can get them gauges. Yes I'll try to get it 90* away from bearing parting line.
Lol yeah the mm-inch...wth?? And I did that on everyone (with pics too lol)
Thanks again. As always appreciate the input.
So I checked rod clearance with a bore gauge. Not sure how accurately I did it. Bearings were installed in rod, clamped in vice between wood blocks and torqued to 45 lb/ft.
Rod bearing clearances ranges from 0.0005" to 0.0024" I may have to juggle/move bearing 1/2's around to get them somewhat equal. I numbered the gauges and rods to keep track.
I will plastigage them as a double check. Factory service manual specs are .0005 to 0.002 with absolute max of 0.003. I'm within spec but like I said would like to double check. Have to see how I can get them gauges. Yes I'll try to get it 90* away from bearing parting line.
Lol yeah the mm-inch...wth?? And I did that on everyone (with pics too lol)
Thanks again. As always appreciate the input.
