Video of 216 engine on test stand

[Richard Farrant]

Originally posted by Phil Waterman
What was found instead of being the .001-.0045 called for in the manual these two rods were .006-.008 the clearance was reduced by removing the appropriate number of rod shims from each rod bolt.

Phil,

A little tip on checking bearing clearances when rebuilding. There is a product called Plastiguage, it is a sort of plastic wax rod(looking like a coarse bristle on a broom), it is laid across the journal and cap fitted and tightened. Without moving the engine, remove the cap and measure the now flattened Plastiguage with the calibration card provided, with this an accurate measurement of clearance is seen.

I believe it may be a US product, certainly available in UK.

Richard