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07-25-2018, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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Engine bearings
Bought a bunch of flathead engine bearings and I'm separating them into sets by year and sizes. There are some rod bearing sets that are .001.002 & .005. Question is, are they really worth hanging on to or should I just trash them. I've rebuilt many flatheads but never have I used a rod bearing less than .010.
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07-25-2018, 06:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: Engine bearings
Not floating bearings are they ?
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07-25-2018, 06:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine bearings
Back in the day, folks would just throw in a set of .001 or .002 bearings and not turn the crank . . . got the car back on the road. In today's world - we really don't do that anymore. I've never used a set of .001 or .002 undersize journal bearings - probably never will.
Also, keep in mind that you can have both rod and main bearings where the OD is oversize - though it is much more common in full-floater rod bearings. I have had a few situations where I wish I had .009 or .019 bearings - to get a bit MORE clearance in the mains. Given you have them, I'd keep them if they are in good shape - one never knows . . . |
07-25-2018, 06:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: Engine bearings
Yes, all of them. ! Got 68-6331-U rear mains up the wyzoo! Got flanged rod bearings up to .060. Got several sets of cad-silver 81A rod bearings. Lots of main bearing from 39-48 and 49-53. 49-53 rod bearings also. Of course these are all the ones I'm boxing up but I have all these odd ball bearings left over.
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07-25-2018, 07:04 PM | #6 |
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07-25-2018, 07:20 PM | #7 |
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G'Day Ken ... WoW flanged up to .060 , thats awesome. The 2"undersized I would suggest keeping for 4 1/8 strokers, I have some of these & when I have crank ground just tell my guy what size I want it ground to.
Have fun & enjoy! May be interested in .060 flanged just for stock. Cheers Tony |
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Those small sizes are they are not for the back of the bearing to conrod ?
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07-26-2018, 02:46 PM | #9 |
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As you may know, flathead parts are getting hard to find and in good condition. I use allot of used bearings, IF they make spec, rather than just toss them donate them to another engine builder Like H&H or someone. At my age I don't do much of this work any more. 20 years from now somebody will thank you
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07-26-2018, 05:37 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for all the input. I'll box them up and hang on to them. Lots of odd sizes . Some sets some are not. Most are the floating bearings.
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07-26-2018, 11:05 PM | #11 |
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Are those NOS Ford Bearings? Or some other brand? Thanks Jim |
07-27-2018, 05:08 PM | #12 |
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07-27-2018, 05:26 PM | #13 |
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Re: Engine bearings
Hey Ken I have a similar treasure trove of parts like you have that I thankfully rescued from the dump over the last several years. Seems when I'm looking for the next project vehicle these parts are always available.
As Seth and others have suggested I will put these Items out there to help get someone back on the road when the weather breaks, hopefully this fall. |
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