My rebuilt is now started and all the old pistons/rod are now out of the motor. I know its bad to reuse old bearing so I would like to buy new one but dont have the time to wait on them cause I need to bring the block to the machine shop monday. I will ask them to change them for me.

My question is.

1 - Do I realy need to change the main bearing or just the rod is ok ?
2 - Is the brand matter ? Cause they will probably use new oem ?

thanks

yes you need to change the bearings, I doubt the macine shop will do the work and use old bearings, even if you demand it.

Use Clevite, most machine shops can get you the earings since they will measure the crank and determine the correct size of bearing needed.

Terry

I hope it will be std size cause it will be more $$ if they need to change size.

the bearings themselves are not the additional cost. The additional cost is the grinding they will do to your crank to prep it for the new bearing size.

Terry

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
the bearings themselves are not the additional cost. The additional cost is the grinding they will do to your crank to prep it for the new bearing size. Terry

Mine look like ok... dont know if you can judge with just eyes or you need a tool. If they can't order clevite 77 and use something like oem is it ok to turbo use ? Or its better to hold the job... order the bearings and bring them.

sounds like you are in a hurry to get this thing done. Take your time you will regret any short cut taken by not using the right part.

I want to put new bearing... sure ill do its just the brand.