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Will D · 02-19-2021, 11:58 AM

Hey guys, I've got another thread going "Engine removal '38 deuxe" but figured I would start a new thread for this for clarity.

Being the C59A crank has x2 oil holes on the crank rod journal, and from what I'm seeing for spec comparison with 8ba, the numbers are the same. Is there any reason I can't use 8ba rod bearings instead of 59a full floater bearings?

I know the 59a crank only has one oil hole in the center of the crank rod journal and need the full floaters for proper lubrication.

Main reason being I would like to do the repair/recondition on my own. With lack of experience and from what I know about full floating bearings it is a little more expensive of a risk than I would like to take at this time. Just looking at all options at this point.

Will

02-19-2021, 11:58 AM	#1
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	C59A bearings questions Hey guys, I've got another thread going "Engine removal '38 deuxe" but figured I would start a new thread for this for clarity. Being the C59A crank has x2 oil holes on the crank rod journal, and from what I'm seeing for spec comparison with 8ba, the numbers are the same. Is there any reason I can't use 8ba rod bearings instead of 59a full floater bearings? I know the 59a crank only has one oil hole in the center of the crank rod journal and need the full floaters for proper lubrication. Main reason being I would like to do the repair/recondition on my own. With lack of experience and from what I know about full floating bearings it is a little more expensive of a risk than I would like to take at this time. Just looking at all options at this point. Will __________________ Sometimes, ingenuity gets in the way of sense and sanity.