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The goal of the BE Bearing Wiki has always been to provide accurate information in a common repository that people can use. Multiple manufacturers were allowed to proof-read what was written about their product to ensure accuracy of information. This was true for ACL and Mahle Motorsport, who both reviewed what was written for accuracy. Both suggested edits that were made to ensure the integrity of the information and to reduce the marketing spin. When newer information has come to light, the wiki has always changed to reflect that new information. Case-in-point, the change to Glyco bearings to reflect that they are a tri-metal design, not a bi-metal design as originally believed.
The wiki was always intended to provide real-world clearances from actual measurements. As time went on, some manufacturers began publishing shell thicknesses, which made it possible to calculate theoretical clearances. So, the BE wiki began adding theoretical clearances in addition to measured clearances. The latter allows the reader an added point of reference and comparison. The point is there can often be a difference between theoretical clearances and real-world/measured clearances.
Now that Paul has posted updated information about the origins of OE bearings, the wiki will soon reflect that new information as well. Ironically, if you use google today and search for the Clevite stamp on the bearing shell, you may find multipole "<CL>" being posted. It's a very reasonable assumption, even if it is incorrect. In Paul's case, there should be 100% confidence of his information on this topic because it also includes the other markings ("113") from the drawing as seen on the bearing shell.
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