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Measuring main and rod bearing clearances


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I've been searching away reading posts from back in the day and still can't get my head round using plastigauge.

 

So you squish it between the bearing and the crank or what not, so if I get standard size ACL's and then check the clearance and its out, then what? Do I have to get the crank reground to suit the next size of shell, in the mean time I've got a box of bearings that I've now opened and soiled.

 

Is it rare that standard size wont work if there's no visible damage and it's just to make sure?

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I know but the over sizes are if it's been ground aren't they, or if it needs a grind. I heard they were going bump like 4 years ago, seemed to be dragging it but plenty still on shelves I seen.

I think my question is do most people get away with standard size and just check for peace of mind or is it very common to need resizing

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