Best Engine Bearing brand ??
So I am taking my slant six down because it did run when I got it but who knows how old or what the story is. So I figured since it is getting a new permanent home in my 63 valiant wagon I would take it down and do a basic "overhaul" and see if what is in the engine has a story.
I found a tag on the engine that said "remanufactured" and had the company name and number and an ID number.
I called the company and they said the ID number was too low of a number and there was no record anymore for an engine build that old.
Ok, now the puzzle has the first piece.
I assume they decked the block because the engine ID numbers on the top edge of the block appear to be machined off. Maybe decking is a standard practice in engine remanufacturing to ensure no problems with the head mating surface??
so today I took the crank out to examine the bearings and I find Clevite 77 bearing with 1992 and 1993 dates. The mains are .030 undersize and the rods .020 under.
the crank looks ok, like it could get away with just a polishing and new bearings, I don't really see any wear marks to justify turning it again.
problem is, I look up the clevite part number and nothing comes up......
Summit racing has bearings that would fit but they are "king engine bearing" brand and they have a groove which the old ones do not.
any thoughts ??
So I am taking my slant six down because it did run when I got it but who knows how old or what the story is. So I figured since it is getting a new permanent home in my 63 valiant wagon I would take it down and do a basic "overhaul" and see if what is in the engine has a story.
I found a tag on the engine that said "remanufactured" and had the company name and number and an ID number.
I called the company and they said the ID number was too low of a number and there was no record anymore for an engine build that old.
Ok, now the puzzle has the first piece.
I assume they decked the block because the engine ID numbers on the top edge of the block appear to be machined off. Maybe decking is a standard practice in engine remanufacturing to ensure no problems with the head mating surface??
so today I took the crank out to examine the bearings and I find Clevite 77 bearing with 1992 and 1993 dates. The mains are .030 undersize and the rods .020 under.
the crank looks ok, like it could get away with just a polishing and new bearings, I don't really see any wear marks to justify turning it again.
problem is, I look up the clevite part number and nothing comes up......
Summit racing has bearings that would fit but they are "king engine bearing" brand and they have a groove which the old ones do not.
any thoughts ??