From: garnett@theory.TN.CORNELL.EDU (Roger Garnett)
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 1991 08:49:28 EST
Subject: Re: PLASTI-GAUGE
>Plasti-gage is the only way to get a measurement of the actual
>*assembled* dimensions, as opposed to the theoretical, calculated
>results. It also shows topography. You can have
>a bearing which is tighter on one side, which will show up as
>tapered plastigage, instead of constant width. A bulge will indicate
>a tight area, or a narrow spot will indicate a worn area.
I've found that Plasti-gauge is very difficult to remove, especially
from bearing surfaces. What might be a good solvent to dissolve this
stuff without marring the babbitt surface or leaving a residue behind? I
certainly wouldn't want to scrap it off and even rubbing vigorously
doesn't seem like such a hot idea.
Roland Dudley
cobra@hpcdcsn.HP.COM
CSX2282
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