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michael_k0
 Post subject: engine specs - HELP!!
PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:30 pm 
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I desperately need to know the main and rod bearing clearance specs for a 225, my Detroit Iron disc wont work, I spilled beer on it.
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Dennis Weaver
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I desperately need to know the main and rod bearing clearance specs for a 225, my Detroit Iron disc wont work, I spilled beer on it.
Clearance Desired: .0005" to .002"

Maximum Allowable: .0025"

(From Service Manual)

but I'd bet you would get by just fine all the way to .003"

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Damn that was a quick reply, Thanks. It Plastigaged out to .0015 on each main journal. Hopefully the rest of it is as consistant. thanks again, mike
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That sounds great.

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 Post subject: more specs???
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What are the torque specs for the mains, rods and head?? I'm trying to get this thing together quickly so I can go out of town for a funeral and I don't want to leave it apart while I'm gone. Thanks, mike
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:arrow: Mains: 85 Rods: 45 Head: 70 All readings in ft. lbs. See ya at the Houston show I hope. RICK

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thanks, might see ya there. mike
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