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Old 30 May 2014, 09:37 PM
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Hi peeps
I tried plastigauge my crank today
to check oil clearance
and not 100% if did it right but they seem to small of clearance
what do I have to do if they are
bearings are standard acl and crank is standard size
please help
Old 30 May 2014, 09:38 PM
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Measured 0.045 on 2 of them
gonna do again tomorrow and see wat results say
Old 30 May 2014, 10:28 PM
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Presuming that you have the correct diameter plastigauge the crankshaft oil clearance should be 0.010 - 0.030 with a limit of 0.040
Old 30 May 2014, 11:19 PM
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Which colour plastigauge shud I have
I brought one that goes.from
0.018 to 0.0.45 the grey one
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Anyone help please I panicking
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If its a used crank and rods you are measuring, then the measurement you are getting is prob right for used items.

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Sorry my bad the oil clearance is to big not small
and ye its a used good crank and brand new acl race series bearings

is the measurements are 0.045 then clearance is to big
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Supposed to be 0.010 to 0.030
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