Originally posted by lt1s10
if you don't use plasti gauge when you torque you're rods and mains down the last time, then you're not building the best motor you can. plasti gauge and mics. are only as good as the man reading them.
When I torque the rods down for the last time I follow the manufactuers spec. on the rod bolt and yes I also check the "stretch".When I torque down the mains for the last time I also follow the manufactures specs.When I do the final torque on the fastners I have already established any and all clearance's.