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427 Air Gauge

Here's a close-up look at the Air Gage tool used during several blueprinting steps in the Value Short-Block's assembly. It is shown being calibrated for the crankshaft journals. Once the correct specification is achieved during calibration, the tool is placed on the crankshaft and new measurements are taken. And just like using a caliper, the builder looks for a measurement within the manufacturer's specification range.
427 Chevy Short Block Engine - Seven Liter Foundation - Tech

 Here's a close-up look at the Air Gage tool used during several blueprinting steps in the Value Short-Block's assembly. It is shown being calibrated for the crankshaft journals. Once the correct specification is achieved during calibration, the tool is placed on the crankshaft and new measurements are taken. And just like using a caliper, the builder looks for a measurement within the manufacturer's specification range.  View Related Article

 

 

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