Gramma's Car: the new project!

[earntaz]

Will not Plastigage give a more accurate measurement on a dry surface -- no oil or Lubriplate? TAZ

[njsteve]

The actual area where the plastigage was placed is clean, though it's hard to tell in the photo. I wiped the application area clean of oil and lubriplate prior to the application of the plastigage and retorquing the main cap. After taking the measurement I then clean the plastigage off with a little brake clean and then reapply the lubriplate prior to reinstalling the main cap and torquing to spec.

[cook_dw]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I then clean the plastigage off with a little brake clean and then reapply the lubriplate prior to reinstalling the main cap and torquing to spec. </div></div>


Most people dont realize that leaving any of the plastigage on the bearing surface can cause a premature failure.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[njsteve]

I sent that 1971 7041262 455 Quadrajet to Eric (Vintage Musclecar Parts) for some magic. Let's see what he does with it. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]