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Old 01-26-2017, 12:51 PM   #8
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Default Re: Platigage and bearing clearances

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Originally Posted by Art Newland View Post
Also might mention to be sure to completely clean the P-G off the cap and journal. Yes I've read of the tin foil method, also just taking out shims until it locks up then put one back in, and even more crude than that. These engines seem to tolerate a lot! If it's not really lose and knocking it's self apart, you're probably good to go.
yea, im betting though the closer you are in spec the longer you can go before you have to re-adjust so unless you like adjusting bearings id recommend getting it to .0015 the first go around haha.
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