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Old 07-02-2012, 05:06 PM   #1
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Default Mains and rods gaps.

I'm putting an engine back together. I forgot what the main and rod cap clearances should be for the plasti-gage.
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Old 07-02-2012, 05:24 PM   #2
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Default Re: Mains and rods gaps.

.001-.0015" ,, not over .002".. plasti-gauge [green .001-.003"]
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Old 07-02-2012, 09:04 PM   #3
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forget the Plastigauge.
use .002" of heavy aluminum foil and the go-no-go method.
easier and more accurate.
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