| Larry, I didn't see your question.  I feel your machinist set up your
bearings to tight.  I haven't looked anything up, but my recollection is
the recommended clearance is 0.0018 to 0.003.  I think 0.002 to 0.0025
would be more in line.  My present engine will be 0.0025 all the way
across.
My personal preference on bearings is Clevite 77.  They are Tri-metal
bearings, similar to those that were made by Vandervel (who I believe is
no longer in business).
So what is your question?
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen
> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 3:56 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Crank and bearing advice
> 
> 
> I recently started using Armando Ayala of CCR (Custom?
> Crankshaft Repair 650-364-1747) in redwood city for crank 
> work. When I asked my regular machinist about him, Gary said 
> "I've heard nothing but good about him". He was also the 
> crank shop reccomended by Dema Elgin. 
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