plastic gauge questions

[javier302]

hey all, i just got my block last week, everything looks good, but to make sure i want to check the rods with the plastic gauge stuff.
where do i get it, and what numbers will i be looking at for a healthy crank...

thanks
javier

 

[javier302]

anybody?

 

[Foxfan88]

your crank shaft doesnt really matter. as long as its in nice shape thats all that matters. if you got the grand ground some, then your set. and should have some thicker bearing also.

look in a chiltons or haynes book for the tolerances. i dont remember them at the moment. but if they are out of tolerance. get a thinner, thicker bearing to make the clearance correct.

 

[javier302]

don;t do i need that plastic gauge stuff to know if i need thicker bearings
thanks
javier

 

[Aryan15]

Definetely do the plastic gauge. Mcmaster-Carr I think sells them. They have almost everything. Or any good shop should sell them.

 

[sawbones25]

x2

Without a doubt, use the plasti-gauge.

Any real auto parts store should have it.

 

[smr]

SummitRacing.com sells plasti gauge

http://store.summitracing.com/egnse...sults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=700+115