Bearing clearance again....!
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Bearing clearance again....!
Okay 05 Lq4 motor build, future turbo! Checked the Main Bearings with plastigauge and was on spot with .001 in, manufacturer tolerance is between .0008-.0021 With that being said I decided to check them with a dial and came up to roughly .0015. Question is am I too low or can I use these bearings? Most look to be running .002 and over for turbo builds and thereabouts. Bummer that it came up short! I just bought a brand new set of clevite bearings, and didn't want to buy another if I don't have to. Any thoughts or suggestions? I will also be running a Melling high volume pump 10296 maybe that will help with any offset...?
Last edited by Hivelocit; 08-16-2012 at 07:07 PM.
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Actually I'm talking about main bearings... I bought a brand new set and I'm a little on the low side .0015 for a turbo build. Didnt want to have to buy "another" set. Was asking if it would still be acceptable since most will argue to stay closer to .002. Haven't installed the rod bearings yet and they are brand new as well.