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

[Paul Chapin]

You do not need to remove the crank to change the mains. I have done it on
two engines with out removing the crank or the engine. It will take less
time to do the crank bearings than to do the six rod bearings.

Paul
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>
> Replacing the rods is a relatively simple procedure.  Replacing the mains
> however is not.  You have to remove the crank from the engine, which means
> you AT LEAST have to remove the tranny, support the engine well, and pull
> out the crank.  If you go through that much trouble, I'd say drop the
whole
> engine and do a fresh rebuild and balance (if you can afford it).