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Posted: Mon May 03, 04 10:51 pm
by Alex
Slip some bearings in there and see how it goes, kill or cure unless you want to go the whole way, I have replaced bearings in motors worse than you describe and they have been just fine.
Posted: Tue May 04, 04 12:49 pm
by Ivor
I would agree with Alex and slip some bearings in there and I would suggest using Clevite 77 as they have a a tri-metal contruction with a babbit coating (I think).
Anyway, technical nonsense aside, these bearings can handle worn journals and a bit of scoring, so as they say in legal circles...whack 'em in, give it a spoodle and Robert is very much your mother's brother!
Posted: Wed May 05, 04 12:40 pm
by Ivor
From the markings you've got there Steve, my best guess is thay are Michigan 77 bearings and they are 10 thou oversize.
Your best route is to measure those journals though...if you were still living down the road, I'd lend you a vernier or a mike!
Posted: Wed May 05, 04 1:05 pm
by Kev
Is mike good with engines then?
bottom end
Posted: Wed May 05, 04 5:57 pm
by Anonymous
Steve, I had a similar problem with my Chevy last year. just fitted new bearings and took a chance on the crank (which looked fine), got lucky as engine ran silently and oil pressure returned. could be worth a shot just for the summer.
ps thanks for the diff. It fits!!
Posted: Wed May 05, 04 6:21 pm
by Alex
Be carefull, the number you are pointing out looks like a date code....
Posted: Wed May 05, 04 7:15 pm
by Alex
The lack of obvious markings leads me to belive they are standard.
Posted: Mon May 17, 04 6:04 pm
by Alex
Full groove bearings will be fine mate..
Posted: Sun May 23, 04 10:51 pm
by Alex
Well done sir !
