USDM-EK4*

I started assembling my Ls block yesterday and ran into some rod bearing clearance issue. I am using Acl Duraglide bearings. Now #1 and 2 clyinder checked out fine at .001. But i am having trouble with the # 3 and 4 bearings. #4 has way too much clearance it was between .003-.002. Than #3 was way to tight it was over .001 to the point where i couldnt spin the crank because of it. Now my rods have been reconditioned because i'm using ARP rodbolts.

I was thinking of switching over to Oem bearings but didnt really have a clue on choosing the right color clearances? Can any give me some insights on it i really appreaciate it thanks.

mar778c

iTrader: (1)

You should take the crank and rods to a machine shop and have the measure the crank journals and the ID of big end of the rod then report the results back here or PM me and I will help you to determine the proper bearing based on your desired clearance.

all-mtr-teg

Read hear
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=409

USDM-EK4*

I read my crank and it says B2 and my rods all have #3 stamped on it.

USDM-EK4*

I followed the chart so that should be the green bearings? Do you think me running ARP rodbolts will throw my clearance off to run a different color bearing??

mar778c

iTrader: (1)

I'll PM you a link because that site is blocked by the stupid HT filters.


http://www.***************.com/techn...7/aai.png.html

This place is getting more and more retarded.

USDM-EK4*

Nah man its blocked in the pm to. E-mail it to at Daniel_lon_781@yahoo.com

all-mtr-teg

Did the crank ever get polished or machined? Were the rods reconditioned?

racebum

you can get around filters with spaces between letters or words.

USDM-EK4*

yes my rods were reconditioned for the ARP rodbolts! The crank was nevered touched.

b19coupe

I have assembled a few b-series blocks (50-100), and I have never had rod bearing clearances vary that much. There may be a problem with your crank and/or rods. When I run into clearances that are suspect, I take it to the experts at a machine shop and let them tell me what is wrong. They have all of these cool measuring gizmos and love to use them.

USDM-EK4*

is it possible for me to switch bearings around? seeing how #3 clearance is too tight and #4 is on the loose end, maybe that make up the difference?

USDM-EK4*

switch bearings around came out with the same results. Looks like me crank and rods are taking a trip to the machine shop!!

dlaub25

iTrader: (1)

I'm really curious as to what site they are blocking??

mar778c

iTrader: (1)

r e d p e p p e r r a c i n g. com

racebum

someone please tell me why this site is blocked?

the whole FSM online feature is pretty cool

dlaub25

iTrader: (1)

Thanks, doesn't make sense to me though.