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07-28-2025, 09:28 PM

cadillac512

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Re: Fitting Rod Bearings

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Originally Posted by alexiskai

Just for reference, what is the preferred way to measure this clearance? I assume you mic the OD of the crank and then tighten the rod without the crank in it and use a bore gauge to measure the ID of the rod?

That is correct. Measure several places on the crank journal looking for size,taper and roundness. Same with the rod after torquing it to spec.

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