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bwaii64 · 02-02-2017, 09:19 AM

I want an opinion. Sure I'll get many. Took main bearing cap off and found this. This isn't a cross country or daily driver car and runs fine. This is the front and is cast. I'm in a foreign country (Brazil) and getting a new one is a very major ordeal.

Should I...
1) leave the **loose** piece in and bolt it up and run it until it worsens.
2) REMOVE the piece and bolt it up and run it until it worsens.
3) stop the presses and re-do everything 'cuz she's guna blow!

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4) Try to fill it with solder (white or yellow) so I don't loose the oil if it all breaks loose.

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Dave in MN · 02-02-2017, 09:42 AM

Given that the car is for occasional use, I would go with your option #1, making sure the clearance is correct. I see the right side of the cap in the picture had a shim...remove a lamination as required. Use any method you are comfortable with to make sure the oil clearance is about .0015". You will likely get years of service from the engine if you keep the speed down and the oil clearances proper. Leave the loose piec in place.
Good Day!

CWPASADENA · 02-02-2017, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave in MN

Given that the car is for occasional use, I would go with your option #1, making sure the clearance is correct. I see the right side of the cap in the picture had a shim...remove a lamination as required. Use any method you are comfortable with to make sure the oil clearance is about .0015". You will likely get years of service from the engine if you keep the speed down and the oil clearances proper.
Good Day!

I agree.

It is not perfect but it should give you a lot of service for the type of driving you are doing.

Chris W.

harleynut · 02-02-2017, 10:07 AM

I agree with #1,#2,#3 what do you have to lose at this point

JonC · 02-02-2017, 10:31 AM

I don't know if you need more opinions or not, why did you take it apart? Nothing else to do, or was it making noise. but other than that I agree too.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-02-2017, 11:39 AM

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I also agree with Dave and the others. The front bearing has the easiest job, and what you have will last until the engine needs more work.

jim galli · 02-02-2017, 11:54 AM

That's why I don't take mine apart. Ignorance is bliss.

bwaii64 · 02-02-2017, 11:54 AM

Should I leave the loose piece in there?

Just thought of this, what if I try to fill it with solder. The area is badly cracked and I'm afraid if it comes loose I'll lose lubrication.

bwaii64 · 02-02-2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JonC

I don't know if you need more opinions or not, why did you take it apart? Nothing else to do, or was it making noise. but other than that I agree too.

Trying to take out axial play and reduce rear oil leak.

bwaii64 · 02-02-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave in MN

I see the right side of the cap in the picture had a shim...remove a lamination as required.

haven't seen evidence of shims. Must just glare from my 5 pixel camera.

bwaii64 · 02-02-2017, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jim galli

That's why I don't take mine apart. Ignorance is bliss.

and sometimes ignorance gives blisters.

P.S. Elliot's one of my "heroes"

colin1928 · 02-02-2017, 07:05 PM

Do not leave the loose part in there it will not help and only move where it is not wanted
I would rebuild it or find a better cap

hardtimes · 02-03-2017, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaii64

and sometimes ignorance gives blisters.

P.S. Elliot's one of my "heroes"

'gives blisters'...good one

! Don't know where this 'saying' originated , but is anything but bliss. Just had someone die because he strongly adhered to this saying (regarding doctor visits). Died of cancer and didn't know that he had it till tooo late to treat...your call

.

bwaii64
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jim galli · 02-03-2017, 03:33 PM

Model A Fords are neither religion or life and death. People on forums need this reminder sometimes. Now, ignoring the brakes too long, perhaps, could be death defying.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-03-2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jim galli

Model A Fords are neither religion or life and death. People on forums need this reminder sometimes. Now, ignoring the brakes too long, perhaps, could be death defying.

I hope you don't get struck by lightning.

Mike V. Florida · 02-03-2017, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim galli

Model A Fords are neither religion or life and death.

02-02-2017, 10:07 AM	#4
harleynut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 279	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it I agree with #1,#2,#3 what do you have to lose at this point

02-02-2017, 10:31 AM	#5
JonC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 629	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it I don't know if you need more opinions or not, why did you take it apart? Nothing else to do, or was it making noise. but other than that I agree too.

02-02-2017, 11:39 AM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also agree with Dave and the others. The front bearing has the easiest job, and what you have will last until the engine needs more work.

02-02-2017, 11:54 AM	#7
jim galli Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tonopah, NV. Posts: 283	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it That's why I *don't* take mine apart. Ignorance is bliss. __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose... Jim Elliott, 1949 http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com

02-02-2017, 11:54 AM	#8
bwaii64 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NE Brazil Posts: 24	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it Should I leave the loose piece in there? Just thought of this, what if I try to fill it with solder. The area is badly cracked and I'm afraid if it comes loose I'll lose lubrication.

02-02-2017, 09:19 AM	#1
bwaii64 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NE Brazil Posts: 24	Grinning and "bearing" it I want an opinion. Sure I'll get many. Took main bearing cap off and found this. This isn't a cross country or daily driver car and runs fine. This is the front and is cast. I'm in a foreign country (Brazil) and getting a new one is a very major ordeal. Should I... 1) leave the loose piece in and bolt it up and run it until it worsens. 2) REMOVE the piece and bolt it up and run it until it worsens. 3) stop the presses and re-do everything 'cuz she's guna blow! ** 4) Try to fill it with solder (white or yellow) so I don't loose the oil if it all breaks loose. Save Save Last edited by bwaii64; 02-02-2017 at 11:52 AM. Reason: new info

02-02-2017, 09:42 AM	#2
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,416	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it Given that the car is for occasional use, I would go with your option #1, making sure the clearance is correct. I see the right side of the cap in the picture had a shim...remove a lamination as required. Use any method you are comfortable with to make sure the oil clearance is about .0015". You will likely get years of service from the engine if you keep the speed down and the oil clearances proper. Leave the loose piec in place. Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 02-02-2017 at 02:02 PM.

02-02-2017, 07:05 PM	#12
colin1928 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australa Melbourne Posts: 878	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it Do not leave the loose part in there it will not help and only move where it is not wanted I would rebuild it or find a better cap

02-03-2017, 03:33 PM	#14
jim galli Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tonopah, NV. Posts: 283	Re: Grinning and "bearing" it Model A Fords are neither religion or life and death. People on forums need this reminder sometimes. Now, ignoring the brakes too long, perhaps, could be death defying. __________________ He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose... Jim Elliott, 1949 http://tonopahpictures.0catch.com