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Old 05-22-2015, 06:20 PM   #12
CarlG
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Default Re: shimming engine bearings

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Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac View Post
I understand there's a lot of controversy regarding whether to use oil or grease when checking plastic gauge. Does it actually say on the package whether or not to use oil?
I was always told that putting oil on would give you a false reading.

Having said that, I would think that putting oil down would certainly make cleaning the plastigage off after taking the measurement a lot easier.
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