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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: Forzfed on May 14 2017, 12:27:57 PM

Title: Wider Bearings?
Post by: Forzfed on May 14 2017, 12:27:57 PM

Remember way back when we discussed this?  So, what was the consensus?  Is it more advantageous to go with a little wider bearings to help distribute the load?

Title: Re: Wider Bearings?
Post by: Scoobum on May 14 2017, 01:16:15 PM

Think of the engine in my car as a test mule. I beat on it every weekend...with stock width bearings. I can contact Joe for brand and clearances.

Title: Re: Wider Bearings?
Post by: earlbrown on May 14 2017, 02:03:42 PM

they not only increase the load bearing capacity, but they help hold the rod more vertical.


Since drop in wider bearings exist I'll never build an engine without them.

Title: Re: Wider Bearings?
Post by: Forzfed on May 14 2017, 04:02:44 PM

Quote from: earlbrown on May 14 2017, 02:03:42 PM

they not only increase the load bearing capacity, but they help hold the rod more vertical.


Since drop in wider bearings exist I'll never build an engine without them.

Thanks, Earl!  Do you have a make and part number for a wider bearing for a 4340 crank?

Title: Re: Wider Bearings?
Post by: earlbrown on May 14 2017, 06:30:57 PM

I get them for a 95 park ave.   IF your crank has a large radius, you might have to cone them for clearance.