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Old 05-18-2020, 07:25 PM   #4
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Default Re: Rod Clearance

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster View Post
Usually on a stroke that big some lower bore relief is needed. I use a plastic Ty-rap to check clearances the ones I have measure a bit more than the .070 When I can get the Ty-rap in between the rod and bore I stop grinding I like to see at least .100
Ronnieroadster
I’ll try a ty rap ,haven’t thought of that . My feeler gauge blade is a little wider than the H beam rod so I might have more clearance than I think .
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