Rock,hard place front main bearing
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05/21/17 04:51 PM
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I have cross bolt mains 1,2,3,4,5 and I need to check #1 but the oil pump is in the way of the side bolt and factory steering box limits oil pump removal.I think I can drop the pump 1/2" to loosen the side bolt and then the main stud to check if the bearing is still tight after that.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
[Re: Clanton]
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05/21/17 07:01 PM
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I have removed the oil pump before with the engine in the car. I can't remember the exact proscess, but I think I had to jack up the drivers side of the motor, and then back out the bolts but leave them in the pump.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
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05/22/17 02:18 PM
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If I remember right, when I removed the pump to install a high volume kit , I removed the pump cover first, then the body and rotor and installed in the reverse order, didn't have to jack the engine.
Joe BINGO! I just did that,Thank you.Now I have a clear shot at it all.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
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05/22/17 03:39 PM
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Well it is looking like I rolled an oil ring putting it together,The main,rod bearings look perfect[almost,lol] on #1main,rod.The squeak is coming from #1 it sounds like and I could pull that head but if you have an idea to test let me know.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
[Re: Clanton]
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05/22/17 04:08 PM
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I know some of you will say just pull the darn engine but I take this as a learning exercise,opportunity Yep a lesson in why you did not pull the engine! but I am guessing you already figured it would have been easier to do that. Doing an in line re-build should only be reserved for a big diesel engine or something that runs on NITRO
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
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I know some of you will say just pull the darn engine but I take this as a learning exercise,opportunity Yep a lesson in why you did not pull the engine! but I am guessing you already figured it would have been easier to do that. Doing an in line re-build should only be reserved for a big diesel engine or something that runs on NITRO My choice and I can live with it.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
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05/22/17 04:32 PM
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Well I need a line hone,the top half of the bearing is black on 2/3 of it on a 3/4 groove bearing and by the tab is ok.So now we know and thanks for listening.
Last edited by Clanton; 05/22/17 04:33 PM.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
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05/22/17 05:31 PM
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There is a high spot at the oil hole and a mark on the back of the bearing from the raised spot so I am sure the others are like that.I had the same issue with the cam bearings!!!!!
Last edited by Clanton; 05/22/17 05:32 PM.
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Re: Rock,hard place front main bearing
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