Do these bearings look ok to reuse?
08-12-2005, 09:02 AM
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Do these bearings look ok to reuse?
Hey guys--I am building an NA motor, but there seems to be alot of smart guys in the FI forum. I spun a rod bearing on my old motor--and now I am going to rebuild it. The motor had ACL bearings in it (+0.25). I should also mention the motor spun the rod bearing because the clearance on that particular bearing (I believe) was incorrect--the motor only had about 50 miles before the bearing let go!! Now the bearings that survived I would like to reuse. I took some pics of the main bearings--providing they fit do you think it would be ok to re-use them by the looks of things? thanks in advance, Jay.(sorry for the picture quality)
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08-12-2005, 09:12 AM
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Re: Do these bearings look ok to reuse? (d16dcoe45)
no way! it doesn't matter. never reuse bearings.
If you give a half a **** about your engine the least thing you can do is give it some fresh bearings.
If you give a half a **** about your engine the least thing you can do is give it some fresh bearings.
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Re: Do these bearings look ok to reuse? (Benjithx)
You really think so? I guess your right--bearings are one of the most inexpensive parts that can make or break a motor. Thanks for the reply... 
08-12-2005, 09:19 AM
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Re: Do these bearings look ok to reuse? (d16dcoe45)
Although, I know some people reuse bearings that look good (especially mains) on moderate mileage motors because they rarely wear much, and the clearance opens up a bit, reducing friction in the motor... 
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Re: Do these bearings look ok to reuse? (Cabby89)
IMO if your building an engine right I always change the Bearings,oil pump and water pump. I would hate to spend all that money on a build to have one of those 3 things kill it that I could have replaced while the motor was out.
08-12-2005, 10:57 AM
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Re: Do these bearings look ok to reuse? (d16dcoe45)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by d16dcoe45 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bearings are one of the most inexpensive parts </TD></TR></TABLE>
why are you even asking the question anyway, you already know the correct answer.
go ahead and re-use them if you want. personally, I dont like playing with fire....
why are you even asking the question anyway, you already know the correct answer.
go ahead and re-use them if you want. personally, I dont like playing with fire....
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