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You can remove a rod and its bearings without breaking the case. Since you have already measured the crank journals, all you have to do is measure the id of the rod bearings, assembled into the connecting rod and torqued down to about 3/4 of the recommended torque. Then measure the id, subtract the od of the crank and you have the oil clearence.
Another suggestion, being a little less anal about the whole thing is to do this. You know the crank journals od. Check the box the rod bearings came in and see if its the correct size for that journal. If it is you are ok.
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