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Getting Impatient for my service guide.

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Brian

12-21-2002 15:52:40




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I recently (3 wks ago) ordered a service guide from a local source. Well I still haven't recieved it. I do however have all the parts required to assemble my Super A back. Should I start into it ? or wait. I'm pretty sure I can rember how to put her back, although I would need some help on the torques, what do you guys think ? The one thing that has puzzled me is the mention of "plasti gauge" ? I get the impression I am suppose to be checking clearences on bearing etc... Call me a rookie, but if I have had my crank turned, and all the bearing are new, don't you just assemble with some bearing lube ? Well that's my dilema, any comments would be appreciated.

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Plastic gauge

12-21-2002 16:39:47




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 Re: Getting Impatient for my service guide. in reply to Brian, 12-21-2002 15:52:40  
Brian: You asked why use plastic gauge; just reassemble? Well.. have you ever had something done where there was a mistake? Naa, can't happen? A great mechanic can probably tell by feel that everything is perfect. For the rest of us that are not perfect and would like to check to make dern sure the machine shop and parts orders are correct, we use plastic gauge to check things during rebuild. It's cheap and quick. If you don't care, don't check anything and just cross your fingers at startup time. G.

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ff316

12-21-2002 16:15:03




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 Re: Getting Impatient for my service guide. in reply to Brian, 12-21-2002 15:52:40  
Plasti Gauge is available from your local auto parts store. It comes in pieces about a foot long and looks like thick fishing line. There are a few sizes. It is used by placing a piece across the journal, installing the cap, and torquing. Then, remove the cap and see how much the plasti gauge has flattened out. Measure the width and check repair manual to make sure it is in spec. Talk to the guys at a quality parts store, or a machine shop.

Good luck, Fireman

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Heath

12-21-2002 18:55:44




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 Re: Re: Getting Impatient for my service guide. in reply to ff316, 12-21-2002 16:15:03  
Brian, you should check it with plastigauge but use your head no matter what. In other words make sure the crank turns easily with all bearing caps tightened. If it turns hard or binds don't continue. I would wait for the book, one good tip could save a teardown latter. You would be surprised how many experts don't know half of the things in the book that should be followed although some are unnecessary. On a DTI466 Navistar for instance, there is a left hand bolt on the timing gears that absolutely must be changed and torqued to over 500 ft/lbs and most dealers don't know it and don't stock it. Just my thoughts - good luck.

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Jon Mirgon

12-21-2002 21:12:49




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 Re: Re: Re: Getting Impatient for my service guide. in reply to Heath, 12-21-2002 18:55:44  
The plasti gauge check basically gives you the insurance that the crank was indeed turned correctly and that the bearings you got are the correct size. You could take a gamble and put it together, and in 99.9% of the time it will be ok.If you need the specs I can probably help you, just send me a direct e-mail on what you need.
mirgon@ohiohills.com



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