rod bearing scratch
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rod bearing scratch
So after much wait, I finally began building the 350 that will go into the 86 iroc. The only problem is when I started to install the pistons, then the rod caps, after I tighten them down I turned the crank to make sure everything spun freely. I checked the rod bearings and they had noticeable scratches on them. Funny thing is I didn't notice any noticeable scratches on the crank. What gives?
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Re: rod bearing scratch
Yup had lubed it up pretty well. Used (and the exact name escapes me) but It is an assembly lube that I used from Lucas. Not sure if using a oil additive like lucas heavy oil stabilizer would help with those scratched surfaces and will allow me to rebuild.
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Re: rod bearing scratch
Not sure I understood what you meant. I included a pic of the bearing.still unsure if i can press on and use an oil additive as a fail safe
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Re: rod bearing scratch
Its hard to tell in a picture. But we're the big end of the rods reconditioned and the crank turned or polished or checked for out of round ? if its just the coating thats rubbed through you might want to re assemble and check your clearance if nothing else plastigauge.
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Re: rod bearing scratch
No the crank wasn't reground. I am using the stock parts that came out the motor, just cleaned up and new bearings. Weird because the old bearings dont look bad. As far as the scratch, it is enough that you can feel it in your fingernail but not enough to get your fingernail hung up.
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Re: rod bearing scratch
It looks like some plasti gauge was left on the crank then the motor rotated.
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Re: rod bearing scratch
That's not particularly serious, by itself. Mostly just means you got some dirt or trash of some sort in there.
Not near as serious as re-using a worn crank.
Don't expect real great longevity out of that. If all you're looking to do is to sodomize somebody by doing that and selling it, then yeah; but if you, or someone you know, is going to be using it, then you'd be wise to refresh or replace the crank. Not much money, but money WELL spent. If you think you don't have the money for it now, then where do you think you're going to get the money from to do a COMPLETE rebuild in a few weeks when it fails, and takes all manner of other parts along with it?
Not near as serious as re-using a worn crank.
Don't expect real great longevity out of that. If all you're looking to do is to sodomize somebody by doing that and selling it, then yeah; but if you, or someone you know, is going to be using it, then you'd be wise to refresh or replace the crank. Not much money, but money WELL spent. If you think you don't have the money for it now, then where do you think you're going to get the money from to do a COMPLETE rebuild in a few weeks when it fails, and takes all manner of other parts along with it?
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Re: rod bearing scratch
Just to update everyone I decided to buy a new crank. It wasn't a matter of money, just time, cast cranks aren't expensive.
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Re: rod bearing scratch
Don't forget to rebalance. Your fresh motor with assembly lube (I like lubriplate) should not show any bearing wear
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