[Shotimes] Re: help.....valve chatter and rod knock...

[Erik Balser]

Exactly what doing rod bearings that are failing sound like? Or is there a
way to tell how bad they are without pulling the pan? And what's the average
life, mileage wise, for a set of rod bearings? Thanks

'95 MTX
masho95
http://home.attbi.com/~masho95
----- Original Message -----
From: "David P" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>
To: "Lee Kelsoe" <the_big_sho@phobia.net>; "SHO" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: help.....valve chatter and rod knock...


> You can put in a replacement crank and rod from another motor. However,
> you've pretty much got to purchase another motor to get another crank and
> rod! Most would opt for finding a lower mileage motor, maybe get it
> rebalanced, put in new bearings, re-gap the valve-train, etc, then put in
> the new motor. It's a great way to go, but if you are able to find a
> replacement crank and rod, then you can swap out the parts, put in new
> bearings, and be on your way.
>
> I doubt the oil pump is a problem. More likely you have a lot of miles and
> your rod bearings were too worn. Gotta take care of them before they take
> care of you, you know!
>
>
> David P
>
> 95MTX
>
>
>
> ~
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lee Kelsoe" <the_big_sho@phobia.net>
> To: "SHO" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 03:22
> Subject: [Shotimes] Re: help.....valve chatter and rod knock...
>
>
> > so I am guessing that the reply from fitz about his rebuilt engines
means
> > that there is no rebuild kit for the crank and bearings...that when this
> > happens, the concensus is that it is time for a new motor....if so, what
> > does anyone suggest i do....
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