Old block new bearings

wrathchild · 07-25-2001, 04:22 AM

Are you able to put new bearings and rings in without getting anything prepped or checked? This is assuming that the bores are still within the tolerances.

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90 GT 150k on the motor never had the valve covers off, 1 5/8" headers, x-pipe, 2chamber flowmaster,fms aluminum ds, 3.55, best time on 245/45/17 2.08 60', 13.906 @ 98.98

Gonzo GT · 07-25-2001, 08:24 PM

Getting everything mic'd and checked is definitley the best way and only way to know if everything's cool.But if you don't have access to any mics or bore gauges and didn't have any oil pressure problems or any knocking,banging noises,give the bearings and journals a very close look.Can you catch your fingernail on lines on the journals?Do the bearings show any dirt or particles in them?If not,then check the new bearings using plastigage.You will need to hone the cylinders to get the new rings to seat.

wrathchild · 07-25-2001, 10:23 PM

I would definately hone it. As for problems, none with oil pressure, no knocks and no smoke.

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90 GT 150k on the motor never had the valve covers off, 1 5/8" headers, x-pipe, 2chamber flowmaster,fms aluminum ds, 3.55, best time on 245/45/17 2.08 60', 13.906 @ 98.98

07-25-2001, 04:22 AM	#1
wrathchild Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: altoona pa usa Posts: 49	Old block new bearings Are you able to put new bearings and rings in without getting anything prepped or checked? This is assuming that the bores are still within the tolerances. ------------------ 90 GT 150k on the motor never had the valve covers off, 1 5/8" headers, x-pipe, 2chamber flowmaster,fms aluminum ds, 3.55, best time on 245/45/17 2.08 60', 13.906 @ 98.98

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07-25-2001, 08:24 PM	#2
Gonzo GT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Homestead Pa USA Posts: 21	Getting everything mic'd and checked is definitley the best way and only way to know if everything's cool.But if you don't have access to any mics or bore gauges and didn't have any oil pressure problems or any knocking,banging noises,give the bearings and journals a very close look.Can you catch your fingernail on lines on the journals?Do the bearings show any dirt or particles in them?If not,then check the new bearings using plastigage.You will need to hone the cylinders to get the new rings to seat.

07-25-2001, 10:23 PM	#3
wrathchild Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: altoona pa usa Posts: 49	I would definately hone it. As for problems, none with oil pressure, no knocks and no smoke. ------------------ 90 GT 150k on the motor never had the valve covers off, 1 5/8" headers, x-pipe, 2chamber flowmaster,fms aluminum ds, 3.55, best time on 245/45/17 2.08 60', 13.906 @ 98.98