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38 coupe · 07-05-2025, 08:24 AM

Is the clearance on floating rod bearings measured on each side of the bearing shell, or is the clearance split between each side of the bearing shell?
Asked a different way, is the clearance the total for both oil films, or is the clearance for each oil film?

07-05-2025, 08:24 AM	#18
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,040	Re: 21A rods set up on a 4" Merc crank Is the clearance on floating rod bearings measured on each side of the bearing shell, or is the clearance split between each side of the bearing shell? Asked a different way, is the clearance the total for both oil films, or is the clearance for each oil film?