connecting rod bearings
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connecting rod bearings
Can anyone help me installing connecting rod bearings ? they are #2 and #3 but I don't know which one goes for the upper or lower.
I am working on it right now and i really need a hint.
Thanks a lot.
I am working on it right now and i really need a hint.
Thanks a lot.
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I have 6 #2 and 6#3 connecting rod bearings, so i wonder how to place them.
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05-01-10, 11:40 AM
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Whew..!
Well I guess it doesn't matter where you place them then.
Personally. I would put #2 bearings on the rod side and all #3 bearings on the cap side.
Once you torque everything down. (hope your using some type of bearing lube on the bearings)
Put the crank bolt on and see if the crank rotates freely before you button everything up.
Well I guess it doesn't matter where you place them then.
Personally. I would put #2 bearings on the rod side and all #3 bearings on the cap side.
Once you torque everything down. (hope your using some type of bearing lube on the bearings)
Put the crank bolt on and see if the crank rotates freely before you button everything up.
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But if you want my input, I would say leave it to the machinist to make the call after taking measurements. [Evidence based].
Once you get into issue with say one rod, the whole thing quickly mushrooms into what else that needs to be addressed or punted ,,, and very quickly you gets into "is it worth the repair".
Hopefully some one else will give you more meaningful and apt advice.
Salim
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06-17-22, 10:31 AM
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I just rebuilt an engine put about $600 worth or parts and machining into it plus many hours of labour.
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06-17-22, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by VIdoc;11310258[i
]I see that now. I was just wondering replacing bearings without machining the journals is a real fix for a serious rod knock. I’ve seen you elsewhere on the forum. Would you go this route?
Honestly I don't think I am qualified to make that call.
But if you want my input, I would say leave it to the machinist to make the call after taking measurements. [Evidence based].
Once you get into issue with say one rod, the whole thing quickly mushrooms into what else that needs to be addressed or punted ,,, and very quickly you gets into "is it worth the repair".
Hopefully some one else will give you more meaningful and apt advice.
Salim
But if you want my input, I would say leave it to the machinist to make the call after taking measurements. [Evidence based].
Once you get into issue with say one rod, the whole thing quickly mushrooms into what else that needs to be addressed or punted ,,, and very quickly you gets into "is it worth the repair".
Hopefully some one else will give you more meaningful and apt advice.
Salim
So much work to miss the slightest detail and the engine becomes junk anyway.
If the engine has developed rod knock very likely only replacing bearings will not work. As stated at the very minimum the crank will need to be measured and ground/polished as needed then new bearings fitted. Unless you do engine work yourself it doesn't make any sense financially to fix a damaged engine.
I just rebuilt an engine put about $600 worth or parts and machining into it plus many hours of labour.
I just rebuilt an engine put about $600 worth or parts and machining into it plus many hours of labour.
And, even if someone does the work themselves- if it's their first time odds of success are low and one mistake and must start over- just not worth it in my humble opinion.
Donor engine with lower miles is a win-win.
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