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Mar 2, 2007 | 08:25 PM

LIL D

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how hard is it to check the clearances when building a motor and what is the best thing to use to do so

Mar 2, 2007 | 08:26 PM

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Mar 2, 2007 | 08:26 PM

92hatchLX

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plastigage. You can find it at autozone and other parts stores.

Mar 2, 2007 | 08:46 PM

LIL D

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thanks

Mar 2, 2007 | 08:49 PM

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plastigage is far from the best, its adequate for alot of people, but it cant tell you if theres any taper, also plastigage gets old and will affect readings

Mar 2, 2007 | 08:50 PM

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plastigage. You can find it at autozone and other parts stores.

would that be the same kinda stuff you can use to clay the pistons? or is that to measure something else?

Mar 2, 2007 | 08:58 PM

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plastigage. You can find it at autozone and other parts stores.

would that be the same kinda stuff you can use to clay the pistons? or is that to measure something else?

its to measure main and rod bearing clearances, BUT this is a prime example of why you among MANY others on this forum should not be giving advice. Your telling guys what are the "best" heads and have no clue whatsoever what plastigage is, which is the most basic tool for engine building. If you do not have direct hands on experience then you really should not be giving advice. This place cracks me up.

Mar 2, 2007 | 09:12 PM

OnyxCobra

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plastigage. You can find it at autozone and other parts stores.

would that be the same kinda stuff you can use to clay the pistons? or is that to measure something else?

mmmk. Since when does measuring bearings have anything to do with what makes a good head? Obviously I'm agreeing with the majority of the people here so I'm probably not wrong. I was not giving advice, i was giving my opinion.