[Shotimes] Rod bearing question

[David Nesbit]

I did the carrier gasket partly because I wanted to do the rod bearings and
it appears that the oil pan and gaskets are easier and more trouble free if
I replace the carrier gasket.  My main question still is  Do I remove the
main bearing support bracket?  I also have a lot of sloppy movement on the
tranny end of my rod shifter.  Are there some bushings that can be replaced
in the first connection of the rod.  There is some kind of metal pin
flattened on both ends that holds this together, but mine has no bushing in
it and it moves around a lot.  I can't see how one would get a bushing in
there without drilling out that pin.  Then it becomes a question of where to
get a bushing and another pin.
Thanks,
David
94ATX&91
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike" <srfdude@cox.net>
To: "David Nesbit" <bdnesbit@sc.rr.com>; "SHOTIMES"
<Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Rod bearing question


> I'm a little puzzled as to the recommendation of some to replace the
carrier
> gasket.  Its not a wear item, and if its not leaking, leave it alone.  The
> seal will come out easily whether the carrier is on or off the engine.
> Don't ask for trouble.
> Mike
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Nesbit" <bdnesbit@sc.rr.com>
> To: "SHOTIMES" <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 8:11 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Rod bearing question
>
>
> > 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? 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?
> > Thanks
> > David  94ATX&91
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