Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out?
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Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out?
As most of you know, my motor was recently rebuilt because of 2 spun bearings. Bearings were checked by a shop last summer and I do not recall them "scraping" off the Plastigage residue. If they just buttoned it back up with the residue still stuck on it, would that be enough to wear it out over 500-750 miles. You hear of specks of dirt etc., but I do not know if that material is strong enough to wear it out.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (hudman)
No.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (ZL1powr)
The plastigage dissolves in oil.
If you spun 2 bearings that fast, I would guess at there being an oil delivery problem...Or they didn't torque them correctly.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (hudman)
If they just buttoned it back up with the residue still stuck on it, would that be enough to wear it out over 500-750 miles.
I don't use plasti-gauges myself as I have a vernial caliper with precision down to five thousands of an inch. I measure the journal and check the tolerance listings. I also measure the bearing thickness and the inside diameter of a torqued down bearing cap. I also purchase bearings from a reliable source so that I don't have to mess with the new bearings other than soaking them in oil overnight and then installing them.
It's too bad you didn't video tape them leaving the plasti-gauge on.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (hudman)
The quickest way to spin a bearing is to let it go before the oil temperature has warmed up. Bearings are designed to operate at 180 degrees. Backing it out on the road and gunning it is asking to spin a bearing.
Make sure the water temperature is up to normal before any aggressive driving.
Also bearings are designed to run at around .002 clearance. Their oil consumption goes way up after this plus their load carrying capacity goes way down with just .001 increase in clearance.
Make sure the water temperature is up to normal before any aggressive driving.
Also bearings are designed to run at around .002 clearance. Their oil consumption goes way up after this plus their load carrying capacity goes way down with just .001 increase in clearance.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (norvalwilhelm)
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Yeah - the plastiguage will melt and dissolve ... but ...
You need to keep the bearings dry and clean to plastiguage them.
Are you saying that they left the bearings in this state when torquing ?
They should have been lubed at assembly. I always remove and clean
before lubing and assembling. Maybe I'm paranoid - but better safe than sorry.
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Yeah - the plastiguage will melt and dissolve ... but ...
You need to keep the bearings dry and clean to plastiguage them.
Are you saying that they left the bearings in this state when torquing ?
They should have been lubed at assembly. I always remove and clean
before lubing and assembling. Maybe I'm paranoid - but better safe than sorry.
:seeya
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (hudman)
<<other than soaking them in oil overnight >>
Rock n Roll, can I ask why you do this?
Rock n Roll, can I ask why you do this?
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (NHvette)
Quote: "You need to keep the bearings dry and clean to plastiguage them.
Are you saying that they left the bearings in this state when torquing ?
They should have been lubed at assembly. I always remove and clean
before lubing and assembling. Maybe I'm paranoid - but better safe than sorry."
:iagree: I used assembly lube on my bearings, since engine was together several days before being re-fired.
Are you saying that they left the bearings in this state when torquing ?
They should have been lubed at assembly. I always remove and clean
before lubing and assembling. Maybe I'm paranoid - but better safe than sorry."
:iagree: I used assembly lube on my bearings, since engine was together several days before being re-fired.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (joeveto)
<<other than soaking them in oil overnight >>
Rock n Roll, can I ask why you do this?
Rock n Roll, can I ask why you do this?
Me, too.
Lifters, maybe. But bearings?
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (The Dude)
They removed the caps, put on the Plastigage, torked it back down to "spec" removed the cap again, checked the Plastigage with the chart on the package, said "that looks OK" and slapped it back up there.
I would say that they do not need any more of my business.
I would say that they do not need any more of my business.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (joeveto)
joeveto said: <<other than soaking them in oil overnight >>
Rock n Roll, can I ask why you do this?
Rock n Roll, can I ask why you do this?
I hope that explains it.
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Re: Would leaving the Plasitgage on the bearing be enough to wear it out? (Rockn-Roll)
I let the engine idle for about 5 minutes to get it warmed up, adjust rockers, timing, and carb. Then I shut down, clean up, and get it out onto the road for a mild drive to make sure nothing is leaking or anything.
I guess you have never read the cam break in procedure. :confused: