[Shotimes] rod bearings

[sho2go]

Yup, on top is normal wear.  But I never heard of a systematic wear pattern
starting from the back; I wonder if some of the cylinders weren't as strong,
either valves, plugs/wires, or even oil in the plug holes.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
To: "Josh Salaets" <jsalaets@msn.com>; <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 2:48 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] rod bearings



>
> After all this (and yes I saved the old bearings), the rear of the
> engine had much more wear than the front.  I started at the rear of the
> engine and worked my way forward.  Without regard to piston # - if you
> start at 6 (Rear) and work towards (1) front, the bearings were much
> less worn as I worked my way forward.  But, noticeably worn on the top
> as I understand is typical.