Just measured connecting rod bearing clearance with plastigage and found that the clearance is beyond the "allowable .022-.069mm (.00086-.0027inch)". How do I find out which type of rod bearings I need to get back within the allowable range? I understand that going to a machine shop to have the crankshaft machined properly is the correct way to go. But it is only my first car and I just want to put an end to the rod knock it has.
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Miguel Moreno
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I gave this answer here : Oversize rod bearings question
A decent machine shop should machine the crank pins and provide the correct bearings as part of the job.
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Did you measure the journal in the car? If so, not good enough. It can be tapered and/or out of round.
The bearing is likely a symptom not the cause. A new bearing will be a short term cure at best. And the crank situation will just get worse. TomO
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