Installing Rod Caps Outside Motor
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Installing Rod Caps Outside Motor
I don't have a rod vise and need to install the caps to check the clearance. Can I use my bench vise with some padding? They are Eagle 4340 HBeams
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I used my vise without padding. Just grip softly. I don't recommend this.
If you have some wood or aluminum flat stock, that makes excellent padding. Or some rubber, like old bushings, and old air dam, etc etc.
If you have some wood or aluminum flat stock, that makes excellent padding. Or some rubber, like old bushings, and old air dam, etc etc.
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