Re: overhaulin'

Posted by MeAnthony on April 11, 2005 at 11:38:16 from (64.12.117.13):

In Reply to: overhaulin' posted by Matt in MI on April 11, 2005 at 10:14:57:

Old is correct, mic is the best option. However, if you don't have one available, you could slip in a new bearing and use the plastigage in at least 3 different spots in the rotation. Say you torque it down @ TDC, remove cap, measure 'gage. Then spin crank to 4 o'clock position. Insert new plastigage strip in the same place on the bearing. This will give clearances in relation to a single spot on the bearing in relation to varying spots on the crank, as you move the crank through its rotation. A third check at the 8 o'clock position, and you have 3 values, based on one given (new bearing) in relation to one variable (crank journal). If the 3 values match, the journal is good.

Or maybe I've just been the victim of barnyard creativity. Dunno for sure, but it worked for me.

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