Rod Bearings

These are the shells that go in the rods and ride on the crank. To determine the size you need, mic the crank on the rod journal; 2.165 to 2.164 is standard, 2.155 to 2.154 is .010 over, 2.145 to 2.144 is .020 over and 2.135 to 2.134 is .030 over. We don't like to run a crank over a .030 undersize as the bearings are too thick. Note: When installing the bearings try not to touch the surface that the crank rides on with your fingers until you spread oil on it. Grab it by the edges and push it into place. Never oil the surface that sits in the rod, oil goes on the crank side. We use 30W oil, not grease. Make sure that the two locating tabs face each other when installing them and that the tang on the rod beam is up for that cylinder. The total torque is 28 ft. lb. starting at 15 ft. lb. When you're done torquing the rods, make sure they spin freely. If they don't, take the rod off and find out what's restricting it. Note: IT WON'T WEAR IN; IT WEARS OUT.