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Re: Connecting rod caps
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Category: SlowGT Performance & Technology
Remote User: slowgt
Date: Sunday, November 26, 2000
Time: 10:13:22 PM

Comments

druss,

This might be normal if the piston rings are installed on the pistons. However, you must check the rod bearing clearances using either Plastigage or a dial-bore indicator and a micrometer. The clearance should be at least 0.0015” and not more than 0.003”.

Mike

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