Clevite Plastigage is designed as a final check of total vertical oil clearance during reassembly. This does not replace properly measuring crankshaft journals, housing bores, or bearing dimensions before engine reassembly with accurate micrometers and gauges.
Clevite H-Series performance bearings have a medium level of eccentricity, high crush, and a hardened steel back and thin overlay. These bearings are made without flash plating for better seating. ...