Measuring Bearing Gap:
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/b...s/bearings.php
I actually called the dealership yesterday. They can give you the recommended gap for your motor. Also, if you have the block apart they can tell you what 'color' bearing to get based on the codes stamped on the block. These codes will tell them the right combination of what bearing to sell you. They actually sold me one set that was too thick and I could see major wear when I removed it after only 15k mi.
This time, I took my block to my machinist and had them do the measuring for me. I'm within spec now and ready to rumble. hih