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jim t utah · 01-15-2011, 10:58 AM

i've heard that insert bearings in the model a without a pressurized oil system will not hold up long term. what have been some of your experences ?

Jordan · 01-15-2011, 11:02 AM

That is not true. Talk to Rich at Antique Engine Rebuilding in Skokie, IL. The Model A oil pump moves a gallon and half of oil every minute. This is more than enough oil.

George Miller · 01-16-2011, 08:19 AM

Not true, like every thing else in this world, it depends on how well they are done. Just like babbitt you can do it wrong or you can do it right. The rods in my coupe are inserts and not pressure. They have 20,000 plus on them.

Dave in MN · 01-16-2011, 08:24 AM

I have over 50,000 miles on my inserted engine. Dipper rods and gravity mains. Not one problem!
I agree with George...depends on how well they are done.
Good Day!
Dave in MN
www.durableperformance.net

John LaVoy · 01-16-2011, 09:23 AM

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We have over 15,000 miles on insert rod bearings using the original dipper system and running great.

01-15-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
jim t utah Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	insert bearings i've heard that insert bearings in the model a without a pressurized oil system will not hold up long term. what have been some of your experences ?

01-15-2011, 11:02 AM	#2
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 1,008	Re: insert bearings That is not true. Talk to Rich at Antique Engine Rebuilding in Skokie, IL. The Model A oil pump moves a gallon and half of oil every minute. This is more than enough oil.

01-16-2011, 08:19 AM	#3
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: insert bearings Not true, like every thing else in this world, it depends on how well they are done. Just like babbitt you can do it wrong or you can do it right. The rods in my coupe are inserts and not pressure. They have 20,000 plus on them.

01-16-2011, 08:24 AM	#4
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,416	Re: insert bearings I have over 50,000 miles on my inserted engine. Dipper rods and gravity mains. Not one problem! I agree with George...depends on how well they are done. Good Day! Dave in MN www.durableperformance.net Last edited by Dave in MN; 03-26-2011 at 09:57 AM.

01-16-2011, 09:23 AM	#5
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: insert bearings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We have over 15,000 miles on insert rod bearings using the original dipper system and running great.