Originally Posted by Mike Hiscott
So I have the engine block align honed now, new bearings, and the eagle crank. It measures consistently with the plastigauge at .001" on all mains.

I usually find mine measures ~ .002" on rebuilds with stock cranks, but the service spec is .0008" to .002" so it is in the range. I'm bolting it together now, this seem fine to everyone? It's a BIT on the tighter side, but everything is brand new, perhaps it will open up slightly after first use?


I wouldn't expect things to "open up". ANY bearing contact is a bad thing. Rings wear in, journals and bearings do not. They all ride on a film of oil and are never to contact each other but from my limited experience i would say you are okay being in tolerance



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