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

[David P]

No PITA. I just pushed the upper halves around to the bottom.

The mains do not need to be replaced as a factor of wear. The 3.0 has stout
enough mains that they would be just fine to 150k if one chooses. I replace
mine to keep oil pressure as high as possible and reduce vibration as the
motor ages.The more wear on the main bearings, the more they wear on the
crank. It's kinda like using true synthetic vs hydrocracked dyno as far as
the mains are concerned. For the rod bearings, though, it's more like true
synthetic vs the oil from a pan that was sitting under a Buick in the junk
yard.


David P

95MTX



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----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Salaets" <jsalaets@msn.com>
To: "David P" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>
Cc: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 12:12
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: help.....valve chatter and rod knock...


> > I replaced my rods and mains at 70k and gained 3-11psi depending on the
> rpm.
>
> You replaced your mains?  That sounds like a major PITA - you had to drop
> the engine and trans and remove the crank to get to the upper mains,
right?
>
> As far as replacing the mains, I've heard from several reputable sources
and
> even fellow SHOtimers that the mains will be just fine.  There's a lot of
> motors where the rods will wear out relatively quick, yet the mains look
new
> with over 250K.
>
> I think if I had to start replacing mains on a car every 120K, It'd be out
> the door REAL quick! : )
>
> Josh Salaets
> 95 SHO MTX (I SHO U)
> 85 Omni GLH-T (Yeah, it's fast!)
> 86 Dodge Lancer (All show, no go, DAMN headgasket!)
> Eugene, OR