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Old 09-05-2019, 09:46 PM   #8
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Default Re: Oil filter

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Originally Posted by arnhemmer View Post
@railcarmover: We don't know yet, I just want to know if that could be a possibility since I have heard several recommendation to filter an inserted engine. This happened in the state of Washington after a long trip from San Jose California. He trailer ed it home and dropped the pan and found the spun bearing.
That is a common problem with the rear main with inserts. You need a oil path in the upper shell to get oil to the back of the 3 inch long bearing. If you do not do it your chances of spinning a bearing is great.
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