[Shotimes] Rod bearing question

Leigh Smith leighsm@comcast.net
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 23:26:17 -0400


> I am replacing my clutch.  The clutch itself was not to bad, but the
throwout
> bearing was toast.  While I am in there I chose to do the rear main seal
and
> carrier gasket.  I also decided to do the rod bearings as preventive
> maintenance. I assume that I have to remove the main bearing support
bracket
> to get access to the rod caps.  Is this correct?

Yes

> Also I was questioning
> whether or not I have to have the flywheel resurfaced.  It has some spots
on
> it(not pits) but is very smooth.  Will resurface be of any advantage?

Yes - unless you have a machinist check it for flatness, go ahead and
resurface it. You can't tell by looking at it, the tolerances are too small.
If it is even slightly out of flat, you will have disengagement problems.
This is not a job you want to do twice to have it right!

Lee