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Originally Posted by russcc
More info on bearing clearance. The machine shop that checked and assembled the crank and main bearings measured the OD of the crank with a mike, and the ID of the installed bearing & cap with bore gauge. They said the bore gauge was more accurate than plastigauge. Bore gauges are too costly to invest in where plastigauge is good enough.
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Don't believe what he said about, plastigauge, Mr. Russcc, or a bore Mic. he is wrong about both.
Many people do not know how to use plastigauge. They try to use it dry, and that will give you a bad reading. You have to use oil on the shaft, and bearing, or the plastigauge will NOT spread. With oil, you will get its full expansion, and, correct reading.
Thanks,
Herm.