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Andy · 11-18-2023, 11:35 AM

I am having a time fitting the floating rod bearings. Is there a procedure that someone might share on how to measure and fit them?

kurt v · 11-18-2023, 11:44 AM

Do you have Ol' Ron's book NOSTALGIA, that should help you do the bearings?

kurt

Andy · 11-18-2023, 12:56 PM

No. How can I get one?

Mac VP · 11-18-2023, 01:39 PM

We have them in stock. You can order through our website or call the office next week.

Andy · 11-18-2023, 04:28 PM

I ordered one from Mac. Thanks Mac, kurt v

38 coupe · 11-18-2023, 04:37 PM

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Here is a short video showing Bored&Stroked (Dale) test fitting floating rod bearings for his hopped up 41 Mercury engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVLsPdbhS8

Bored&Stroked · 11-18-2023, 08:55 PM

Thanks 38Coupe: When you say you're having issues, what exactly do you mean? Give us some more to work with --> including crankshaft dimensions (done with a precision barrel mic), bearing sizes, bearing thickness, etc..

macdonge · 11-19-2023, 06:16 AM

Search this forum for the thread “Bearing clearance “ by Russcc and look at post number 64.

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38 coupe · 11-19-2023, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdonge

Search this forum for the thread “Bearing clearance “ by Russcc and look at post number 64.

Here is a link to that thread: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthrea...310&&showall=1

And here is a link to post #64 from that thread: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showpost....1&postcount=64

Andy · 11-19-2023, 02:10 PM

Thanks! I have studying to do!!

11-18-2023, 11:35 AM	#1
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Full floating rod bearings I am having a time fitting the floating rod bearings. Is there a procedure that someone might share on how to measure and fit them?

11-18-2023, 11:44 AM	#2
kurt v Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: summerton, sc Posts: 353	Re: Full floating rod bearings Do you have Ol' Ron's book NOSTALGIA, that should help you do the bearings? kurt

11-18-2023, 12:56 PM	#3
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Full floating rod bearings No. How can I get one?

11-18-2023, 01:39 PM	#4
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: Full floating rod bearings We have them in stock. You can order through our website or call the office next week. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

11-18-2023, 04:28 PM	#5
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Full floating rod bearings I ordered one from Mac. Thanks Mac, kurt v

11-18-2023, 04:37 PM	#6
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Full floating rod bearings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here is a short video showing Bored&Stroked (Dale) test fitting floating rod bearings for his hopped up 41 Mercury engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyVLsPdbhS8

11-18-2023, 08:55 PM	#7
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,068	Re: Full floating rod bearings Thanks 38Coupe: When you say you're having issues, what exactly do you mean? Give us some more to work with --> including crankshaft dimensions (done with a precision barrel mic), bearing sizes, bearing thickness, etc..

11-19-2023, 06:16 AM	#8
macdonge Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Frelighsburg, QC Posts: 166	Re: Full floating rod bearings Search this forum for the thread “Bearing clearance “ by Russcc and look at post number 64. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-19-2023, 02:10 PM	#10
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Full floating rod bearings Thanks! I have studying to do!!