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#46758 06/23/2005 3:38 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 132 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 132 | The reasons for line boring and the reasons for using shims are totally different. '57 235s did not have shims from the factory as the machining was precise enough to use modern bearings.
Any 'tight spots' when turning the crank or a too loose or too tight bearing are due to a warped block (needs line boring) or a crooked (or missized) crank. These can usually be straightened by a machine shop. | | |
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