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flatjack9 · 03-27-2017, 05:17 PM

Does anyone make bearings with an oversize width for an 8BA? I've got 2 Merc cranks that will probably end up with around .010 end play. I know I can have them welded up, but bearings would probably be a less expensive route.

Ronnieroadster · 03-27-2017, 09:31 PM

Have you tried a new set of bearings? I have found the King brand of bearings to be so wide I actually remove material to get end play. Found the same with Clevite it seems to me the bearing engineers have taken into acount the bearings are being used on worn cranks so extra material has been added to heip.
Ron

flatjack9 · 03-27-2017, 09:41 PM

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You know, thanks for jogging my memory. I too have experienced that. Jack

03-27-2017, 05:17 PM	#1
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	8BA rear main bearing Does anyone make bearings with an oversize width for an 8BA? I've got 2 Merc cranks that will probably end up with around .010 end play. I know I can have them welded up, but bearings would probably be a less expensive route.

03-27-2017, 09:31 PM	#2
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,528	Re: 8BA rear main bearing Have you tried a new set of bearings? I have found the King brand of bearings to be so wide I actually remove material to get end play. Found the same with Clevite it seems to me the bearing engineers have taken into acount the bearings are being used on worn cranks so extra material has been added to heip. Ron

03-27-2017, 09:41 PM	#3
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: 8BA rear main bearing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You know, thanks for jogging my memory. I too have experienced that. Jack