plastiguage

[swedge]

what size plastiguage would i need for checking my bearing clearances on an xe/let block?

i have digital verniers i can use too

[Andy]

digital verniers are not accurate enough,needs to be a micrometer.red plastigauge should be fine btw

[swedge]

I think my verniers got to .0000

[Lewis.]

but they cant measure the clearance though

[Andy]

I think my verniers got to .0000
A mic is the tool for the job.An engine shop will measure it for you then advise you on what to do next.
Lewis is right also

[swedge]

closest engine shop to me is like 60 miles away lol ive just ordered some plastigauge so will see what readins i get from that, if it looks bad ill send them off to be checked

[philip]

red plastigauge is 1-7thou iirc, when ever i build an engine i like as close to 2thou main and 2.5thou big end, but between 2-3 thou is ok imo.

[swedge]

Cheers for that so between 2-3 and standard bearings are fine