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Old 09-13-2006, 10:50 AM
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Re: What size connecting rod bearing?

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Originally Posted by Dngrsone
Thanks, silicon, I knew I would have to replace all the connecting rod bearings, and I am replacing all the rods and pistons (fortunately, the piston did not hit the head, but I broke it trying to get to the bearing ).

My question is, how do I determint the appropriate oversize for the replacement bearings? I don't want to guess.
Depends on what crank you get. If you get a common 'ten-ten' crank, then you will be using .010 undersize bearings. Your machine shop will tell you exactly what you need to use. I don't know about over there, but my machine shop marks the crank with a paint pen for what it is - one mark on the counterweight and one mark on the rod journal throw is .010 under mains and .010 under rods, one mark on the counterweight and two marks on the throw would be .010 mains .020 rods etc.
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