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SundanceKid Gearhead Posts: 1273 From: UT Registered: Feb 2001	posted 08-08-2003 02:47 PM What main and rod clearances do you prefer? Opinions? Thanks IP: Logged
steve'66 Gearhead Posts: 9476 From: Sonoma,CA,USA Registered: Mar 2000	posted 08-08-2003 09:45 PM I'd run on the large side of the factory specs for a race engine. SteveW IP: Logged
SundanceKid Gearhead Posts: 1273 From: UT Registered: Feb 2001	posted 08-09-2003 04:15 AM Steve, do you prefer to use higher clearances and a high volume oil pump? Or just a regular oil pump? IP: Logged
ted Journeyman Posts: 75 From: Central Texas Registered: May 2003	posted 08-09-2003 07:47 AM Although engine block oiling design, intended end use for the engine, oil pump, and oil viscosity all play a part in determining the ideal bearing clearances, a rule of thumb for a performance engine is 0.001" of bearing clearance for each 1.000" of crankshaft journal diameter. ------------------ Ted E. Fe's are plenty fast, but "Y"'s are fun when they run in the nines. IP: Logged

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