[Fot] Proceedure for checking rod bearing clearances

[Glenn Franco]

I have been using platigauge for years. Works great. Just built an 
engine last month and have two in process right now.
I check out of round of the journals with a digital mic, but bearing 
clearances with platigauge on the mains and rods.
Most of my engine builds have been street performance engines and I 
always have my automotive machine shop grind and polish the crank.
I'm old school and used to use an inside mike on the ID then check the 
difference to the OD (PITA).
Glenn
On 8/11/2011 11:56 AM, toodamnfunky at comcast.net wrote:
> Chris,
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> I have the machinist that's doing the work check for round and determine how to size the journals.
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> I would just like to have a method that I can use to back check the machinst and/or check clearances
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> while the motor is in the car.
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> Jim G