[Shotimes] rod bearings

[Ron Porter]

Don't worry, you don't need oversize bearings unless the crank needs
machining due to serious scoring. I doubt that ANY SHO engines came from the
factory with undersized bearings......they most likely scrapped any bad
cranks before they ever saw an engine.

I wouldn't even bother with the Plastigauge. As long as the rod journals are
smooth and clean (and don't scratch them with the rod bolts when you take
the cap of!!!!!!! Put pieces of rubber tubing over the rod bolts to protect
them).

If the rod bearings are seriously scored, I would buy a used engine, rather
than doing the rebuild. Cheaper and quicker. Then put those rod bearings you
bought into the used engine before you bolt it in.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Kerry Kinion
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 7:32 PM
To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rod bearings


The kurtmetros site mentions only Clevit Part Number 'CB-1435P' Rod
Bearings - 6 Sets.  Are these just the standard size ones - what if I
need different sizes after doing the plastigage thing?  Does anyone have
these part #'s?  Also, where do I get these bearings?  Is it a NAPA or
Autozone available part?

Thanks!

Kerry ('93 MTX, 111k, fresh 60k)

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul L Fisher [mailto:sho@paul-fisher.com] 
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 2:02 PM
To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] rod bearings

www.kurtmetros.com is how I did mine. It took approximately 8 hours of
actual wrench time for me.

What tranny? MTX or ATX? MTX is easier since the oil pan bolts are
easier to
get to.

Let me know if you have any specific questions after you read Kurt's
site.
Where are you located?

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 171K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back,
Holley
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, '96 brake upgrade, Proportioning valve plugs,
Delrin
sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 1:44 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] rod bearings


> Hi All,
>
> Well, I hooked up with Josh S. this weekend and thinks the ticking
noise
> is rod bearings.  Question is:  Is there any links to step by step
> instructions (w/pictures ideally) for replacing rod bearings?  I
> couldn't find anything on ShoTimes.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kerry
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