[Shotimes] rod bearings

[Paul L Fisher]

The journal is the machined part of the crank where the bearing goes.

As for the availabilty of the non-standard sizes, I have no clue since I have 
never looked for them.
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Quoting Kerry Kinion <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>:

> OK - really stupid question, but what exactly is the "journal"?  When
> you say if plastigage advises other than standard - go to plan B - I'll
> ask again - Are non standard bearings not available?  I only had a short
> conversation w/my local NAPA dealer, but she seemed to think I could get
> the non-standard sizes if needed.
> 
> Sorry for all the stupid questions - but being as anal as I am, I like
> to know everything I can before I start wrenching!  You guys didn't let
> me down on the top end, so I'm counting on you for help when I pull the
> bottom off as well! :-)
> 
> Kerry
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BJamesjr@aol.com [mailto:BJamesjr@aol.com] 
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 10:29 PM
> To: Kerry Kinion
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] rod bearings
> 
> > I am not going to pull the crank, nor have it machined.  
> 
> It all depends on the condition when you get it apart.  If it looks
> smooth or 
> even if it has very, very light circular grooving then you are probably
> OK.  
> If it is rougher, then you can try to smooth it off yourself with emery
> cloth 
> and a leather belt or shoestring.  (wrap the emery cloth and shoestring 
> around the journals and pull the ends of the string to see-saw the emery
> 
> cloth back and forth around the journal.)  In any event it is advisable
> to 
> check the clearances with plastigage.  If it looks really bad or if the 
> clearances are way off, then you need another plan.
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