main bearings

cybersniper · Post by **cybersniper** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:45 pm

Can somebody tell me if these main bearings are serviceable? the color is worring me. There are no marks or scratches and the engine was stopper for a long time.
Can they be re-installed?
Thanks

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:51 pm

They show more signs of corrosion than hard wear. Apart from the one on the right that is.

For what it will cost to buy a new set I would fit new shells..

softdash3.9 · Post by **softdash3.9** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:45 pm

As Perry states, just fit some new ones as it is already in bits

They're not expensive and would be an opportunity missed, would do big ends too

cybersniper · Post by **cybersniper** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:41 am

I will do the main bearings and big ends.
Thanks
Eduardo

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:46 pm

You can get a set of Main shells on ebay for around 20 pounds

DaveEFI · Post by **DaveEFI** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:17 am

cybersniper wrote:I will do the main bearings and big ends.
Thanks
Eduardo

Do have the crank checked for wear, though - a shell which is showing that much copper is pretty worn.

bodger · Post by **bodger** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:58 pm

mgbv8 wrote:You can get a set of Main shells on ebay for around 20 pounds

island 4x4 for bits : http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/-c-12.html

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