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Old 05-17-2007, 10:26 AM
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Whats the easiest way to measure rod bearing clearance without machinist tools... like i have eagle rods and plastigauge but when im ready to take the rod cap off i have to kind of wiggle it off and it smears the plastigauge.. anyone have any tips? heh..
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take off both rod bolts, put a screwdriver in one of the holes and pry hard and slow 1 way only until it comes loose
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Uh i would not do what the guy above me said. You thread out the bolts a little but have a good amount threaded then tap with a hammer and they will split.

http://www.evans-tuning.com/tech1.html


Old 05-17-2007, 10:41 AM
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i like your idea better luserkidd.. thanks
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