Bearing clearance
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johnp
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Bearing clearance
How do set the main and rod bearing clearances?
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fredrosse
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Re: Bearing clearance
You can use "plastigauge", sold at automotive supply houses to measure clearance. Thumbrule is 0.001 inches of clearance per inch of journal diameter.
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johnp
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Re: Bearing clearance
Thanks Fred, what should I use for spacer? To open up the bearing halves.
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Chris W
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Re: Bearing clearance
You can get laminated brass shim stock from McMaster Carr. This allows for future bearing adjustments by peeling off a layer as needed.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#laminated-bras ... ck/=l9hvvk
http://www.mcmaster.com/#laminated-bras ... ck/=l9hvvk