Anyone running ACL bearings?
#1
Anyone running ACL bearings?
I am currently rebuilding my GTE engine and bought a set of ACL rod and main bearing plus thrust washers. They are just standard size, I don't know if they are the same size as OEM.
Anyone have experiences with these bearings, a review perhaps?
Here's the block on stand, going out tomorrow for hot tank and the head for a valve job
Anyone have experiences with these bearings, a review perhaps?
Here's the block on stand, going out tomorrow for hot tank and the head for a valve job
#2
I personally use ACL race bearings and would recommend highly. The stock crank bearings are not all the same size. they use the journal# and the crank has coordinated # and thats how you derive the proper oem bearing.
The machine shop can remedy this issue since you are sending the block I'm guessing you will be at least honing, boring. I would highly recommend you tell the MS what piston you will be using for the clearances and also make sure they use a torque plate when boring the block.
GL!!!!!
The machine shop can remedy this issue since you are sending the block I'm guessing you will be at least honing, boring. I would highly recommend you tell the MS what piston you will be using for the clearances and also make sure they use a torque plate when boring the block.
GL!!!!!
#4
I did the deglazing of the bores and yes the shims, springs, keepers are numbered in a inexpensive egg tray.
Do I have to do anything with the crank since I am going ACL?
Do I have to do anything with the crank since I am going ACL?
#5
You can also have the MS polish the crank and rod journals.
I also would recommend the block be checked for flat since your there and deck as needed.
I recommend you use a Viton valve seals over the stock Toyota. Cheap insurance $38-45 for all the valve seals and believe it or not Ferrea has 2 different stock # for the intake and exhaust valve seals.
Last edited by blk&blu*j; 06-17-13 at 08:26 PM. Reason: added
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#7
Pls don't be penny wise and dollar foolish check the block and deck if necessary or all this is in vain.
If you do not check the above the head to deck loint will be compromised. If you don't Confirm the crank for true and deal with the ACL clearances you will spin a bearing 100 percent guaranteed.
These are for your benefit.
If you do not check the above the head to deck loint will be compromised. If you don't Confirm the crank for true and deal with the ACL clearances you will spin a bearing 100 percent guaranteed.
These are for your benefit.
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#8
I have Supertech valve seals ready to go...
Can you please tell me exactly what needs to be done on my crankshaft since I am using ACL
Decking of the block and head, got those atbthe same shop
Can you please tell me exactly what needs to be done on my crankshaft since I am using ACL
Decking of the block and head, got those atbthe same shop
#9
The factory assembled these engines with all different bearing thickness to accommodate the crank variances ( I have never seen a 1 or 2 J with all the same bearings from factory.
The machine shop assembles the rotating assembly mic it to confirm proper clearance adjusts as necessary.
The machine shop assembles the rotating assembly mic it to confirm proper clearance adjusts as necessary.
#10
^^^^listen to the advice aboe .. you cant just throw a set of aftermarket bearings in and run .. crank has to be machined , and micro polished the journals to accept the proper clearances of the bearings . machine will plasti gauge the clearances .. a aftermarket build should be done according to intended hp you intend to run.. i higher hp motor will be looser then stock
#11
^^^^listen to the advice aboe .. you cant just throw a set of aftermarket bearings in and run .. crank has to be machined , and micro polished the journals to accept the proper clearances of the bearings . machine will plasti gauge the clearances .. a aftermarket build should be done according to intended hp you intend to run.. i higher hp motor will be looser then stock
^^^^^ I love being loose.LOL
#12
Okay to make it simpler, If i have to buy OE bearings according to their sizes marked on the crankshaft +rods and block+ mains and oil clearances passed the standard by using plastigauge, I dont need the crankshaft to be machined unless the journals are pitted/scratched or damaged.
Crank+rods
Block+mains
Crank+rods
Block+mains
Last edited by JesLet; 06-18-13 at 07:15 AM.