<VV> Resurrection Blues
AeroNed@aol.com
AeroNed@aol.com
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 23:53:14 EST
In a message dated 11/9/2004 10:40:07 PM Central Standard Time,
contactsmu@sbcglobal.net writes:
They will need to be replaced also I would
gather; or should I just do ALL of them? Can I replace the rod
bearings while the engine is in the car and is this commonly done? I
have (had?) brand new cast pistons from Clark's, newly ground
cylinders, and a complete set of main and rod bearings. How do I go
about checking the main bearings? Is there a "pull and push" test for
them or will I have to take the engine out? Lastly, how the hell does
this happen to a new set of bearings with less than two hours of
service on them? Did I not break it in properly?
Stephen,
You could replace the rod bearing with the engine in the car but...
You should inspect the crank. Chances are that some of those metal shavings
came from the crank. A bad crank means splitting the block. Matt can do that
in the car, but I think it's easier on the bench. Splitting the block is the
only way I know of to check the mains. While the block is apart you should
also check the cam journals too, no telling where those shaving went.
The cylinders and pistons should be fine. The mains may be OK. If your lucky
(I wasn't), the crank will be fine, maybe it will just need to be polished.
If it were me, I'd replace all the bearings.
Take all the rods to an engine shop or somehow measure the crank end of the
rods. I'd bet they're your smoking gun.
Hang in there,
Ned