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[QUOTE]Originally posted by wilit: [QB] Well, after running into a bit of an issue with the measurements on the rod bearings, I think I'm back in business. I ended up buying a SPI dial gauge graduated in .0001". This made ACCURATELY measuring the rod bearing clearances that much easier. Now everything specs out .0019"-.0021". [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/MCcS02Z.jpg[/IMG] Here's a couple of tips for checking these clearances with a micrometer and dial bore gauge. 1. Know how to read your tools 2. Know how to zero your gauges out 3. Torque all the caps down first then measure all at once. This helps to make sure temperature difference between the day don't affect your readings. 4. If you think people charge too much to build you a motor, try building one yourself. People like Turbo50 don't charge enough if you ask me. :patriot: [/QB][/QUOTE]
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