center billet main prep?

[rodman99999]

Hello again guys. How much machining is required to install Ramchargers' billet mains(the 3 centers)? I'm on a shoestring here, but would like to protect my little old crank. Thanx for the info.

 

[rodman99999]

Anyone out there had the experience?

 

[Lee Thompson]

caps

3 center--I assume you mean 1-2-3 caps.
The caps come too long. They have to be shortened to fit in the register. Also they must FIT TIGHT. When they are machined shorter to fit the register, they must be square to the bore (90 degrees). Just run into a deal where they were not, could not keep a thrust bearing in. Once the caps fit, then it must be line bored.
Weren't you just refered to a local shop recently?

 

[rodman99999]

I was recently referred to a shop that wanted $500.00 to grind my crankshaft .010" , and $125.00 to install the cam bearings in my block. The place was a little rich for my blood!! I'm guessing he'd want my firstborn male child for any other machine work. Thanks for the info on what it takes to fit the center mains.