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Originally Posted by rotorwrench
I don't know if it's wise to use shims with keyed in bearing shell inserts. We certainly don't use them on any other insert type bearings. With inserts you grind the crank under size to fit the over size bearing not the other way around. 0.002 inch (.0508 mm) clearance is considered acceptable but much more and it will be loose.
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I was talking about babbit bearings. I agree, it's not worth messing about trying to adjust inserted bearings, though I have seen it done.