Using a bore gauge to check bearing clearances, I have a standard Mitutoyo bore gauge (about a foot long), not the longer Sunnen types where you can check #5 main but the gauge is still outside the block.
I've already done the checks, but for future reference, do you guys torque down all the mains and just struggle feeding the bore gauge through the mains to take readings on #5/#4, or do you just torque up #5, check it...then install #4 and work forward so that you're not fighting the gauge through the main bores? I did them all at once figuring I wanted it torqued as it would be assembled and flexing the block accordingly, but curious if it's OK doing it the other way.