A tiny little light went on in my tiny little brain this morning. If I
understand this correctly standard and metric on the bearings has
nothing to do with the type of block (other than whether you need them
for three or five main. ding ding ding ding ding
"The Datsun Roadster Book (which you should have)"......actually, I have
two copies of it: One for the shop that tends to get somewhat dirty and
one for the house that will stay clean. I may need another copy of the
first two in tee future as my first set is getting somewhat tattered.
Thanks all!
On Mon, Nov 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM, Pete Peters wrote:
> Since you mention "after block #R40000" [NOTE: You left off a zero],
> I'm
> guessing you're talking R16. According to The Datsun Roadster Book
> (which
> you should have), the block threads are SAE up through #R40000, then
> metric
> after that. I'm guessing there may be an exception or three to that
> rule.
> Always measure to be sure.
>
> However, when we're talking bearings, STANDARD does not mean SAE, but
> the
> standard or stock dimension. From there you go oversize or undersize,
> usually in 0.010-inch (or 25mm) increments. You'll see this in the
> parts
> manual. The downloadable PDF version is kinda hard to read, but easy
> in The
> Datsun Roadster Book.
>
> The bearing caps may also have the size stamped on the back either in
> inches
> or millimeters.
>
> Pete
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
> Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 2:53 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] engine bearings (another dumb one from WI)
>
> More info needed I think:
>
> According to my machinist I need standard bearings.
>
> What I want to be sure of is getting the correct type: standard or
> metric.
>
> thanks!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
> Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 12:54 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] engine bearings (another dumb one from WI)
>
> here's a dumb one from me to you all:
>
> Crank and rod bearings come in standard and metric, correct?
>
> How do I determine if I have a metric block? is it simply a matter
> checking
> the block number and making sure it is after block #R4000? Or is there
> more
> to it than that?
>
> Thanks!
>
> tim
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