MPG-1 MAHLE/ CLEVITE PLASTIGAUGE

Plastigage was designed as a final check of total vertical oil clearance during reassembly. It was not meant as a replacement for properly measuring crankshaft journals, housing bores or bearing dimensions before engine reassembly with accurate mics and gauges. Clevite® Plastigage is available in Four different sizes to check total vertical oil clearance on connecting rod and main bearings. Each package has a measuring scale printed in Inches and Millimeters. Strips are color coded for easy size identification and are soluble in oil.

Red: .002 to .006 inches (.051 to .152mm) is use in measurement of clearance in automotive engine bearings.  A measurement scale is printed on the included Plastigage package.  The thread is composed of a compliant plastic material, and is approximately 12 inches long.

Designed As A Final Check Of Total Vertical Oil Clearance During Reassembly

Used To Check Total Vertical Oil Clearance On Connecting Rod And Main Bearings

Strips Are Color Coded For Easy Size Identification And Are Soluble In Oil