Rod bearings
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68glad
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Rod bearings
Is this normal or acceptable for the bearings to rotate slightly. The notch in the rod and cap are deeper than the notch protruding from the bearing allowing it to rotate. Seems like one or the other should be bigger or smaller.
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Pair O J10
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Re: Rod bearings
Yes that is normal...when you torque the cap down it will "crush" the bearing ever so slightly...this crush keeps the bearing from spinning...this is the reason why it is important to get your rod big end resized during a rebuild. The improper "crush" will allow the bearing to spin...instant rod knock will result.
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68glad
Topic author - Posts: 293
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Re: Rod bearings
Thanks. Learned something today. Yes they're resized w/ arp bolts.
68 Gladiator- RIP
78 Wagoneer- 401, D60/70, 203/205, 38's, Dual PS pump, Hydroboost, OBA, OBW, bla bla bla.
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.
78 Wagoneer- 401, D60/70, 203/205, 38's, Dual PS pump, Hydroboost, OBA, OBW, bla bla bla.
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.