[Shotimes] I hope my bearings are right!

[Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com]

Thanks.  I'll have to check it out now.


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan




"Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net> wrote on 08/11/2004 12:33:15 PM:

> Ticking in the 2,500-3,500 rpm range.
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net 
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:19 AM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] I hope my bearings are right!
> 
> 
> So what is the noise?  Or maybe more precise, when is the noise?
> I know you stayed well below 4K on the way home from Maryland
> to save the motor.  Is the noise at higher rpms?  Mine makes noise
> at idle.  I've always assumed that was the chains, but haven't
> hunted around to find the source.  I suppose I should now.  You
> guys have me spooked!  : )
> 
> 
> Mike Wojton
> Toledo, Ohio
> 
> -'95 White MTX
>    '96 Brake Upgrade
> 
> "Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
> 
> 
> 
> 
> shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 08/10/2004 03:57:18 PM:
> 
> > There are motors with over 200K & 300K miles with original bearings. 
> Unless
> > you here the noise, I wouldn't worry about it.
> > 
> > Ron Porter
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net 
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Mike Murphy
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:40 PM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] I hope my bearings are right!
> > 
> > 
> > The majority of SHOs on the road are clicking at 130-160k miles on 
them.
> > 
> > Even if there are no odd noises just to be sure its a good idea to 
> change 
> > the bearings.
> > 
> > Once the bearings spins its usually bye bye motor.
> > 
> > If you are like me and like to run it up to 7k.....its good to err on 
> the 
> > side of caution.
> > 
> > Murph
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> > To: "'Mike Murphy'" <murphymike@hotmail.com>,<shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] I hope my bearings are right!
> > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:28:53 -0400
> > 
> > That's a bit severe. Granted, if you buy a used SHO and don't know the
> > history, it may need them. My "questionable history" '95 with 86K 
miles
> > trashed the bearings, but the '89 that I owned since new is still fine 

> after
> > 200K+ miles with the new owner. My current '94 with 186K miles that 
had 
> two
> > previous SHO enthusiast owners also is fine (no odd noises).
> > 
> > But, if I bought a used SHO, I would consider it. The best time to do 
> them
> > is if you are removing the Y-pipe for any reason. It's a piece of cake 

> with
> > the Y-pipe off (speaking from experience with a snow-belt car that 
broke 
> 3
> > exhaust studs upon removal!!).
> > 
> > Ron Porter
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net 
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of Mike Murphy
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:10 AM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] I hope my bearings are right!
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Pretty much every SHO on the road right now needs to get their rod 
> bearings
> > changed.
> > 
> > If a bearing spins the motor is done or will need a rebuild.
> > 
> > Murph
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