If you're pretty sure everything is OK but just want a double-check, or to
check bearings in an assesmbled and installed engine, Plasti-Gage is pretty
reliable. If you haven't used it, it's a thin plastic/wax strip. You tear
off a piece just a little shorter than the bearing journal (parallel to the
crank) and lay it on the bearing surface. Install the cap, torque, and then
remove the cap again. It'll be "squished" out much wider. Plasti-Gage
comes in a paper package marked to show the clearance at whatever width
yours squishes to. Comes in several clearance-ranges, designated by color.
Probably green is the most useful for typical engine bearings.
Karl
> When I rebuilt my 1500 Spitfire engine, I decided to have the machine shop
> assemble the bottom end for me. I was not sure that I was going to be
> able
> to accurately verify the bearing clearances, so I figured the $100 or so
> cost was a good investment. I did the rest of the assembly, which was
> easy
> with the assistance of an experienced club member.
>
> BillG
> Newalla, OK
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