Plastigauge

[ldmack3]

Can't find any spec for the rod or main bearings for the plastigauge. Only engines I've done before were small block and the books gave the spec.
Checked 9-2815-210-34-2-2 and found the torque but not the plastiguage reading.
Thanks

 

[wheelspinner]

All you need is the necessary clearance (which probably isn't in the TM) and then you squish it. Should have a gauge on the package. Unfortunately I don't know what that clearance needs to be

 

[GopherHill]

It varies by the size of the journal as I remember. Find an older Motors Manual. It has information on plastigauge use and bearing clearances, maybe on the engine you are working on.

 

[ldmack3]

I know how to it, just what is the required tolerance.
Valve lash and timing are all that is on the engine data plate.
Thanks

Edit: General is .001 per inch of journal size, but I was looking for a spec for this engine.

 

[GopherHill]

I know how to it, just what is the required tolerance.
Valve lash and timing are all that is on the engine data plate.
Thanks

Edit: General is .001 per inch of journal size, but I was looking for a spec for

What engine are you working on?

 

[ldmack3]

LDT465-1D

 

[wheelspinner]

Rod bearing TM help please

I've found it before, but can't seem to find it again. Need to find TM section with allowable rod bearing clearances etc. for LDT 465-1-c, 6/85 manuf. date. Thanks, BC

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[davidb56]

TM 9-2815-210-34-2-2. table 4-7. 4-44...page 64 of 972