Went with a digital Fowler bore gauge, which I trust for repeatability but not for accuracy. For the accuracy, I got a Mitutoyo 2-3" micrometer. Shiny!
You set up the bore gauge with the micrometer, so from there, it's just relative sizes, and we should easily be able to determine our bearing clearances.
It's fun when you can measure the .0002" oil film on the surfaces of the tool & reference gauge.
I brought the transmission halves to work to clean them up in the blast cabinet also. Didn't have glass bead available, so the aluminum oxide leaves a little bit of dark coloration behind. We might paint with VHT Engine enamel to get everything shiny and prevent repeat oxidation.
Pistons & rods should be showing up in the next couple days.. Perfect timing for getting started on everything this weekend!
We also have a EuroExport brand spring compressor en route, with a cup designed for the GSC Beehive spring retainers, so we'll update with how it works.
In other news, it's been gorgeous here, aside from the scattered downpours.
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