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Originally Posted by Dessertrunner
One of the guys makes a real point I would never have considered. In short we set bearing clearance cold whic doesn't allow for when the bearings heat up and the clearance changes. Seems what Mike suggested was heading in the right direction (aim for 0.0018") it seems most of the engines chasing 8,000rpm run 0.003".
Here is the artical
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic...42ea3&start=15
Have a great day.
Tony |
Good point Tony,
In my experience it has been normal to fit bearing used in racing applications with in excess of normal clearances, for the reason that the engine is going to be run at high speed without the run in period expected with a normal road car. In some ways not ideal, but necessary.