[Shotimes] rod bearings

[Ron Porter]

And I don't understand why Ford didn't just use the whole 3.2 for the MTX,
as well as using the ATX console and extending the hole another 1/4" to the
left so that they could use one console for both the ATX and MTX Gen 2 SHOs.

FWIW, it IS possible to lug an ATX. One time, when I was following a line of
cars (in my '99) at the 2000 Convention, I found that if you go about 35 mph
and be in 3rd gear and have the TC lock up, a very light throttle will
induce pinging when the TC doesn't unlock, nor does the tranny downshift.

Heresy for A SHO owner you say?? Well, there are a lot of SHO owners out
there who drive like wussies...but they will never admit it. FWIW, I have
seen a few in action.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Weidenbenner
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 5:21 PM
To: Mark Nunnally; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] rod bearings


That's interesting. I've only examined one 3.2 engine rod bearings during a
conversion at 45k miles, but they were in good shape by Plastigage checking.
The larger pump must be to compensate for the increase in reciprocating mass
since the atx can't be lugged. Too bad that Yamaha didn't retrofit the
larger pump design for the 3.0 and make the 3.2 pump better.

John W.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Nunnally" <manunnal@netheaven.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] rod bearings


> >This has to be a
> > major reason why the 3.0 is so hard on rod bearings. Not everyone
believes
> > that lugging the engine kills the rod bearings.
>
> In my experience, the 3.2's tend to be harder on the bearings (heavier
> rod/piston, more torque, etc).  Every 3.2L I've gone through that has x
> amount of miles, tends to show more wear than a 3.0L does a similar
mileage.
>
> YMMV
>
> mark
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