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Min-gap fitting rule (iron)

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Inch
≈.0035"/inch bore → ≈.012" @ 94 mm
Applies · iron liners
File to minimum on iron bores — gap widens fast bedding in. Never below minimum. Stagger gaps ~120° (4:30 / 10:30 / 1:30).

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