To measure bearing clearances, a special small diameter plastic rod (plasti-gage) is placed between the crankshaft journal and the connecting rod bearing shell. The actual reading is obtained by __________.

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using the paper or cardboard gauge printed on the plastic rod package to measure the flattened width

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using a micrometer to determine the thickness of the crushed plastic rod

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accurately measuring the elongation of the plastic rod along the bearing surface

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directly measuring the width of the flattened plastic rod with a vernier caliper

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