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What main bearing clearances are you guys running with aluminum Shelby blocks? What main bearing clearances are you guys running with aluminum Shelby blocks?
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Is this in an AL block????? Seems tight. What oil is he running?


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If you want to run tight clearances regardless of block material, cover you hinny by running oil that's on the light side, coated bearings and an Accusump to avoid dry-start problems. Lighter oil reduces pumping losses.
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