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Topic: Cam and Crank Bearings
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72Qsam
Gearhead Posts: 123
From: Petaluma, Ca, USA
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 04-13-2005 10:02 PM
   
Hey,
Its time to put bearings into the 289 and we were looking for some input on which type? the cam is standard sized and its a 10/10 undersized crank. Anyone have any advice or comments on Clevite 77 from summitt, i think we're leaning towards them...
thanks everyone.
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1049
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-13-2005 10:21 PM
Just my personal preference, but I like and always use:Mains: Federal Mogul
Rods: Clevite, H series
Cam: Durabond, performance series
David Cole ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
SC/ET #2729
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9489
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-13-2005 10:22 PM
Sam,Did you hire the welder for our cage project yet? SteveW
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-13-2005 10:38 PM
Clevite is fine.
Careful to make sure they are genuine Clevite and not Clemex.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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72Qsam
Gearhead Posts: 123
From: Petaluma, Ca, USA
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 04-14-2005 12:16 AM
Hello Steve,
Called him the other day, his TIG is down, might have to trailer it to another guy I talked to here in Petaluma, unless you know somebody.
Sam
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1553
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-17-2005 09:23 PM
King bearings is my first choice
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2690
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 04-18-2005 07:35 AM
im about to build my engine (331) with Clevite bearings. What do I clean them with before Installation. I have some comp cams engine assembly lube which I was going to use but was wondering what to use to clean them off. I also have some plastigage, how do I prep for the plastigage?
Thanks
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'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 501
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-19-2005 02:29 PM
The book by Tom Monroe says to clean the bearings and the journal with laquer thinner. For the plastigauge have everything clean and dry as it will melt in oil and do not turn the crank or it will smear. He also says to install the crank and rods with oil but with moly-disulfide on the cam. I always wondered if that was because it was a bad idea to install the crank and rods with moly-disulfide or just unnecessary. Any opinions?
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