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Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon May 03, 04 10:51 pm

Slip some bearings in there and see how it goes, kill or cure unless you want to go the whole way, I have replaced bearings in motors worse than you describe and they have been just fine.

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue May 04, 04 12:49 pm

I would agree with Alex and slip some bearings in there and I would suggest using Clevite 77 as they have a a tri-metal contruction with a babbit coating (I think).

Anyway, technical nonsense aside, these bearings can handle worn journals and a bit of scoring, so as they say in legal circles...whack 'em in, give it a spoodle and Robert is very much your mother's brother!

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed May 05, 04 12:40 pm

From the markings you've got there Steve, my best guess is thay are Michigan 77 bearings and they are 10 thou oversize.

Your best route is to measure those journals though...if you were still living down the road, I'd lend you a vernier or a mike!

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed May 05, 04 1:05 pm

Is mike good with engines then?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed May 05, 04 5:57 pm

Steve, I had a similar problem with my Chevy last year. just fitted new bearings and took a chance on the crank (which looked fine), got lucky as engine ran silently and oil pressure returned. could be worth a shot just for the summer.
ps thanks for the diff. It fits!!

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed May 05, 04 6:21 pm

Be carefull, the number you are pointing out looks like a date code....

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed May 05, 04 7:15 pm

The lack of obvious markings leads me to belive they are standard.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon May 17, 04 6:04 pm

Full groove bearings will be fine mate..

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sun May 23, 04 10:51 pm

Well done sir !

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