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[QwikStop]

Sealed Power 63760A wider type rod bearing and Sealed Power 7144MA main bearing.

 

[gn_steve]

Sealed Power 63760A wider type rod bearing and Sealed Power 7144MA main bearing.

I noticed the bearing (clevite) where a lot more narow then the rod why is that?


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[earlbrown]

Because 3.8 bearings are skinnier than they need to be. 3800 bearings drop right in and are wider.

 

[QwikStop]

Because 3.8 bearings are skinnier than they need to be. 3800 bearings drop right in and are wider.

This is the reason I'm using them, so that the pressure from the Rod is displaced onto the crank more evenly, more surface area.

 

[Wahoo]

Because 3.8 bearings are skinnier than they need to be. 3800 bearings drop right in and are wider.

3800 bearings? I'm a noob, you mean like for series 2 engines? And do you mean the stock bearings for a series 2?

Or am I way off lol

 

[earlbrown]

yes. I used 95 Buick park ave, when I'm looking up rod bearings (and cam buttons)

 

[gn_steve]

Thats awesome info thanks guys!


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[Wahoo]

yes. I used 95 Buick park ave, when I'm looking up rod bearings (and cam buttons)

That's some good info!!!

 

[gn_steve]

Crank is in the shop just waiting for an answer to see if we can save it i hope so!


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[gn_steve]

Well good news guys the crank is fixed my crank guy is amazing! Got it fixed polished and rebalanced for under 200$!


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[gn_steve]

Started painting stuff here is my oil pan before!

And here it is after!

Next will be doing the block the water pump and timing cover!

I will keep you posted and guys i will need you soon for the reasembly!


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[phil_jordan]

That paint looks amazing!!!!!!!

 

[gn_steve]

That paint looks amazing!!!!!!!

Thanks budy trying to do my best!


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[gn_steve]

Here is timing cover and water pump ready to go back on the motor!

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[earlbrown]

Did you go through the timing cover, do the oil mods, and set the end play correctly?

 

[trixdout]

Don't forget that small bolt to the left of the front crank seal at about the 9:30 position.

 

[gn_steve]

Did you go through the timing cover, do the oil mods, and set the end play correctly?

How do you do that earl?


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[gn_steve]

Don't forget that small bolt to the left of the front crank seal at about the 9:30 position.

What bolt and what is that bolt for?


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[trixdout]

What bolt and what is that bolt for?


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Its the smallest timing cover bolt.

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[trixdout]

How do you do that earl?


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Rock the cam shaft back and forth once you put the timing cover on with a dial gauge hooked up. Set the clearance using the shims supplied with the button. And then put back on the timing cover for good.

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