How to tell what size rod bearings

[fionntan]

Yes, why does what I am saying seem wrong.

 

[MthaFuknGreen]

nope. just making sure.. lol
youre lucky bearing sizes decrease in hundredths.

 

[fionntan]

The size of the bearing is what effects the oil clearance correct so plastigauge is the proper way to check if the bearing is the right size. I am right about this arent I.

 

[MthaFuknGreen]

the size of the bearing and the size of the crankshaft.

 

[fionntan]

Yeah so if I put the bearing into the rod and connected the rod to the crankshaft with a piece of plastigauge, and it doesnt measure to the right clearance then I would know that the bearing is the right or wrong size

 

[RoboRex2005]

It sux that most ACL race bearings come in one size, so when you install you get alot of drag on the crank, but they work.

 

[fionntan]

I am not going to use acl bearings because I am building for long term use. I want the bearings to fit as close to perfect as possible. I am just wondering if the process I was discribing a couple of posts ago is correct. mfgreen has me thinking that I am confused about something. Am I?

 

[MthaFuknGreen]

I am not going to use acl bearings because I am building for long term use. I want the bearings to fit as close to perfect as possible. I am just wondering if the process I was discribing a couple of posts ago is correct. mfgreen has me thinking that I am confused about something. Am I?

no, you got it right.

 

[fionntan]

Ok good I was starting to think I was crazy. Thanx for the help.

 

[audioguru76]

I was asking myself the same question as in the original post...don't know why Plastigage didn't come to mind... duh. I guess sometimes you just lose brainpower.