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    The document provides instructions for using Plastigauge, a tool for measuring clearance between fitted surfaces. It details how to apply Plastigauge between parts, reassemble while tightening to specifications, then dismantle to measure the compressed Plastigauge and determine clearance. It also lists different Plastigauge types and their measurement ranges.

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    The document provides instructions for using Plastigauge, a tool for measuring clearance between fitted surfaces. It details how to apply Plastigauge between parts, reassemble while tightening to specifications, then dismantle to measure the compressed Plastigauge and determine clearance. It also lists different Plastigauge types and their measurement ranges.

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    Issued November 1996 10556

    Plastigauge, Plastic Precision


    Instruction Leaflet Clearance Gauge
    RS stock no. 222-4444, 222-4450 and 222-4472

    Plastigague provides a simple but effective method for the measurment of clearance
    between fitted surfaces. It is particularly useful for measurment of clearance in split
    bearings or in situations where feeler gauges cannot be inserted.

    PLAS CALIBRATION
    1000
    INCH

    TIGA
    UGE CARD
    7.0
    6.0
    5.0
    4.0

    3.0

    2.5

    2.0

    1.0

    PLASTIGAUGE

    JOURNAL

    COMPRESSED
    PLASTIGAUGE

    BEFORE COMPRESSION AFTER COMPRESSION

    Instruction for use


    1. Remove bolts and seperate big-end or main bearing cap
    2. Wipe off oil from surface of shell and journal
    3. Coat journal with a smear of grease and apply silicone oil to surface of shell.
    4. Position plastigauge on journal, positioning 'radially' will show running clearance,
    'circumferentially' can show lobing and irregular wear.
    5. Re-assemble bearing and tighten to manufacturers specifications
    Note: Where stretch bolts are used, do not tighten into yield. This is approximately
    80% of full tightening figure. (DO NOT ROTATE JOURNAL).
    6. Dismantle bearing once again to reveal the plastigauge which has been deformed
    into the clearance space normally occupied by the lubricant .
    7. Offer up the calibration card, read off the clearance in millimeters or inches.
    8. Remove plastigauge using an oiled cloth. Should plastigauge be inadvertantly left
    behind, it is oil soluble and will disperse naturally without adverse affect.
    10556
    Plastigauge can also be used to measure high spots in cylinder heads, pipe flanges and
    metal forming/injection mould die clearance.

    Note: It is important to select the correct 'type' of plastigauge to suit the expected
    measurement range.

    RS stock no. Type Clearance measurements range


    Inches Millimetres

    222-4444 A 0.001"-0.007" 0.025-0.175

    222-4450 B 0.004"-0.010" 0.10-0.250

    222-4472 C 0.007"-0.020" 0.175-0.50

    The information provided in RS instruction leaflet is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, RS Components
    assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions, or for the use of this information, and all use of such
    information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk.
    No responsibility is assumed by RS Components for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
    which may result from its use.
    Specifications shown in RS Components instruction leaflets are subject to change without notice.

    RS Components, PO Box 99, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS Telephone: 01536 201234
    An Electrocomponents Company © RS Components 1996

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