This man knows what he's is doing 💯 experience is key I have never seen a video where he hasn't been 100% correct 🏁
@thehilltopworkshop Жыл бұрын
There are as many ways to build engines as there are engine builders. I'm a micrometer guy myself, but I'll use plastigauge as well. Keep making great videos, Lou. 🤠👍
@lesgaal4017 Жыл бұрын
Mate you are 100%right I've never used plasti-guage building engines, you can't go wrong with precision measuring tools.
@fukemallgarage Жыл бұрын
The first time I saw a plastigauge used was on your tailgate rebuild. Great info as always. Awesome to see some new episodes from My Vintage Iron.
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@19blue5823 күн бұрын
Over here in Australia GMH Workshop manuals gives a complete overview of how to use Plastiguage in rebuilding Holden and Chevrolet engines. A side note the photos of the Small Bock 350 shows a 4bolt main Big Block Chevrolet engine never a stock engine in the holdens of the Era
@andrewwasson61535 күн бұрын
If I have a crank, block and rods that I’ve just gotten back from a reputable machine shop who have ground and polished the crank and I’ve got a set of quality bearings then it should go together without any issues. Many shops that grind and polish cranks, supply bearings which makes it just that much more promising. If I can’t beg, borrow or steal a calibrated micrometer and a calibrated bore gauge, Plastigauge is my sanity check.
@ryanpitt46337 ай бұрын
I've been watching you since I was a teenager I'm glad to see your still here to help
@lordsauto Жыл бұрын
Been a fan for a long time. U we're supposed to build me a motor but somehow didn't work out. Love ur vids Thanks Kerry
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
Sorry!
@lordsauto
Жыл бұрын
@@Myvintageiron7512 are u still up for it? I'm interested..
@garageforcerestos Жыл бұрын
could you do a video where you compare the measurement from the plasti gauge and the measurement tools?
@amiabledave50 Жыл бұрын
Good video..
@nuvey7939 Жыл бұрын
My problem with plastigage is that it requires me to use my subjective estimations to determine the clearance. I use it on lawnmowers and shit, but you'll never see me using it on an engine I care about. I agree 100%, it's better than not using anything, but only a little, because you're still guessing. Buy the tools if you're rebuilding engines. If you aren't, take it to a machine shop and they will do it for you
@HK47Elite Жыл бұрын
Got my crank back and my machinist told me it was a 10/10 grind when I was leaving. Came to find out it was 20/20 thanks to plastiguage lol. So better than nothing in my book! I am going to buy measurement tools for my next build though
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
Yep always double check sometimes busy shops get mixed up
@ucnhtmenow1Ай бұрын
I roasted the crank because i wanted to make sure nothing was binging but it still looks like yours does. It's not deformed, or so it seems, from rotating the crank. Whoops
@manitoublack Жыл бұрын
best way to check journal taper? Plastigauge
@rickyfulks889 Жыл бұрын
It would b interesting to c a comparison with bore gauge to plastigauge
@bigstuff52 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting..
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@garagesociety990711 ай бұрын
Great.
@Spokavriel8 ай бұрын
Wouldn't be surprised if this is already stated. But you really need to say to clean off all the plastigauge because it measured it by filling your clearance gap. I can see someone thinking because it wasn't said its ok to skip thinking the oil would wash it away in operation or it would somehow break down to a lubricant.
@one62projects Жыл бұрын
Can the gage work be done on all the bearings at the same time
@JTsMechanicShop574811 ай бұрын
What oil pressure do u get with these bearing clearance with a stock oil pump and at what RPM
@markw95 Жыл бұрын
Plastiguage is a comparative measurement I.e. not entirely accurate, so I agree with you, use accurate measuring tools
@jacjumpin7471 Жыл бұрын
1965 High School Auto Tech class Plastigage was used to check bearing wear with motor in car Not clearence on a rebuild
@abdouliejallow764210 ай бұрын
since you dont mention how much inch clearance is good or bad it will be hard to understand the whole video to avoid mistakes in rebuilding your engine...u need to explain the effect of too much or too little engine clearance and how damaging it can do on an engine
@1959triumph Жыл бұрын
How do you increase the clearence if you measure it and it's not big enough
@Fizzer99
Жыл бұрын
get smaller bearings.
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
@@Fizzer99 change to a different bearing
@mrctuned2844
Жыл бұрын
Most bearing manufacturers will make a standard bearing, one that is .001" oversized, and a set that is .001" undersized. You can mix these bearing halves to get the correct clearance.
@abdouliejallow764210 ай бұрын
in the process of installing the plastigage u need to to do off camera
@nickgallo912916 күн бұрын
The video scarcely shows what he is doing. Does he useva rid besring in between the rod cap and the journal?
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This man knows what he's is doing 💯 experience is key I have never seen a video where he hasn't been 100% correct 🏁
There are as many ways to build engines as there are engine builders. I'm a micrometer guy myself, but I'll use plastigauge as well. Keep making great videos, Lou. 🤠👍
Mate you are 100%right I've never used plasti-guage building engines, you can't go wrong with precision measuring tools.
The first time I saw a plastigauge used was on your tailgate rebuild. Great info as always. Awesome to see some new episodes from My Vintage Iron.
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
Over here in Australia GMH Workshop manuals gives a complete overview of how to use Plastiguage in rebuilding Holden and Chevrolet engines. A side note the photos of the Small Bock 350 shows a 4bolt main Big Block Chevrolet engine never a stock engine in the holdens of the Era
If I have a crank, block and rods that I’ve just gotten back from a reputable machine shop who have ground and polished the crank and I’ve got a set of quality bearings then it should go together without any issues. Many shops that grind and polish cranks, supply bearings which makes it just that much more promising. If I can’t beg, borrow or steal a calibrated micrometer and a calibrated bore gauge, Plastigauge is my sanity check.
I've been watching you since I was a teenager I'm glad to see your still here to help
Been a fan for a long time. U we're supposed to build me a motor but somehow didn't work out. Love ur vids Thanks Kerry
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
Sorry!
@lordsauto
Жыл бұрын
@@Myvintageiron7512 are u still up for it? I'm interested..
could you do a video where you compare the measurement from the plasti gauge and the measurement tools?
Good video..
My problem with plastigage is that it requires me to use my subjective estimations to determine the clearance. I use it on lawnmowers and shit, but you'll never see me using it on an engine I care about. I agree 100%, it's better than not using anything, but only a little, because you're still guessing. Buy the tools if you're rebuilding engines. If you aren't, take it to a machine shop and they will do it for you
Got my crank back and my machinist told me it was a 10/10 grind when I was leaving. Came to find out it was 20/20 thanks to plastiguage lol. So better than nothing in my book! I am going to buy measurement tools for my next build though
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
Yep always double check sometimes busy shops get mixed up
I roasted the crank because i wanted to make sure nothing was binging but it still looks like yours does. It's not deformed, or so it seems, from rotating the crank. Whoops
best way to check journal taper? Plastigauge
It would b interesting to c a comparison with bore gauge to plastigauge
Thanks for posting..
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
Great.
Wouldn't be surprised if this is already stated. But you really need to say to clean off all the plastigauge because it measured it by filling your clearance gap. I can see someone thinking because it wasn't said its ok to skip thinking the oil would wash it away in operation or it would somehow break down to a lubricant.
Can the gage work be done on all the bearings at the same time
What oil pressure do u get with these bearing clearance with a stock oil pump and at what RPM
Plastiguage is a comparative measurement I.e. not entirely accurate, so I agree with you, use accurate measuring tools
1965 High School Auto Tech class Plastigage was used to check bearing wear with motor in car Not clearence on a rebuild
since you dont mention how much inch clearance is good or bad it will be hard to understand the whole video to avoid mistakes in rebuilding your engine...u need to explain the effect of too much or too little engine clearance and how damaging it can do on an engine
How do you increase the clearence if you measure it and it's not big enough
@Fizzer99
Жыл бұрын
get smaller bearings.
@Myvintageiron7512
Жыл бұрын
@@Fizzer99 change to a different bearing
@mrctuned2844
Жыл бұрын
Most bearing manufacturers will make a standard bearing, one that is .001" oversized, and a set that is .001" undersized. You can mix these bearing halves to get the correct clearance.
in the process of installing the plastigage u need to to do off camera
The video scarcely shows what he is doing. Does he useva rid besring in between the rod cap and the journal?