W/r/t using sequential sizes, such as one +.001" and the other +.002" to get the intermediate +.0015" total where desired (Ford factory manuals for the “Indy” 255, “Le Mans” 427, and “Trans Am” Boss 302 recommend this): the larger oversize (looser clearance) is generally the upper rod bearing half, and the lower main bearing half.


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