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Re: Big journal 1296

To: Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com>,
Subject: Re: Big journal 1296
From: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:04:14 -0800 (PST)
I belive that Kastner also recommended Clevite 77
bearings. I have obtained these through Carparts.com
(NFA etc.).
There is a modification to use MGB conrod bearings
which increases the effective bearing width on the
journal.
It has been reported favorably by several folks.

YMMV

Carter Shore

--- Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com> wrote:
> Mike,
>       I like Vandervell bearings but they are hard
> to find and expensive. I have been using the
> bearings from Victoria British with good
> success. Do one rod at a time so you don't
> mix caps. I like to use a molybdenum assembly
> lube on the bearings but some guys use engine oil.
>                                       Bill   VARA E/P #3
> Mike Chambers wrote:
> > 
> > Which bearings are considered the best?  I guess
> you would want to change
> > the bearings even more often in a 1500 with the
> longer crank throws?
> > MikeC

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