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Aug 6, 2008 | 12:48 PM

overlord

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when building a engine is it wise to plastigage the mains and big ends even if it has a brand new crank and bearings fitted?

Aug 6, 2008 | 06:21 PM

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Yes - leave nothing to chance - its not unknown to find a rogue sized new bearing in a set or a con rod slightly off on the I/D.

Mick

Aug 6, 2008 | 06:25 PM

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I thought as much where is there anywhere online to get it ?

Aug 6, 2008 | 06:32 PM

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Plastigage Plastigauge Gap Clearance 0.018mm- 0.045mm on eBay, also, Special Tools Measuring Tool, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 06-Aug-08 09:16:36 BST)

Enough there to do about 20 engines

Mick

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