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engine building - rod bearing side clearance

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does anyone know the spec for rod bearing side clearance (clearance between two rods on same crankpin)?
 

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http://www.hardcore50.com/technical_articles/cleances&torque_specs.htm
 

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Mine were .013-.014" on all journals. I believe that .010" is minimum and not-to-exceed is .020".
 
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well, i just got done checking it, and found all good, but one set to be under spec. not yet sure how do deal with it. thinking i should just load up the short block and take to the machine shop and then then can shave down one of the rods a bit.
 
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