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SBF main bearing clearance?

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I'm changing the bearings on my 289 and have run into an issue. What is the acceptable clearance range for the main bearings on a small block Ford? The only number I have found is .002 to .0025 but that is only from one book. I am measuring .0015 at the #3 main. I don't have a factory manual so I don't know what they say. Does anyone have a reference that gives an acceptable range? How particular is this engine? I know a lot of other engines have a range from about .001 to .003. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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.0015 is acceptable up to .003 which is a little to loose. You should not have any problems especially if it is a stock rebuild if you are planning on twisting the motor high in the rpm level then it is a little to tight.
 
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