Checking engine clearances with a bridge gauge
Keeping a bridge gauge handy is pretty much non-negotiable if you're doing serious work on large diesel engines or marine power plants. It's one of those tools that might look like a simple piece of machined metal at first glance, but once you realize how much money it saves by preventing catastrophic engine failure, you start treating it with a bit more respect. Most of us who spend our time around heavy machinery know that guessing isn't an option when it comes to bearing wear. You need hard numbers, and you need them to be accurate down to a fraction of a millimeter. ...