[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Licensed to kill

I finished up with the mains today using the go-nogo method. Took about n.002 out of the front and centre and .004 out of the rear. I could hear a faint knock at idle before and it sounded like it was coming from the rear of the engine. Don't know if the .004 extra clearance was the cause. I guess we will see. All the while doing the front main I kept quoting Jerry Reed "Lord Mr Ford what have you done?". Seriously, he couldn't have used studs. I know he was familiar with the concept because he used them in the rear. what a PITA. Honestly don't know how i would have done the front main without a lift (or a helper I guess).I'm going to use plastigauge for the throws.

And some say, "OH, while you got the pan off, check the clearance on the MAINS"---As if it's a 20 Minute Picnic--IT'S A BITCH OF A JOB--NLOL
Bill Oily