Chewievette Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 This is the connecting rod for my daily driver that I've been putting back together over the holidays. At first I thought it was the wrong bearing but after a couple of calls, it Is the correct bearing. So what do I do? Leave it or drill it out? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin240Z Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 That's a big problem... Where did you get your bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 autozone under the hi-tech label They are like $5 a rod so I'm going to go to the dealer and see if those are any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted December 28, 2006 Administrators Share Posted December 28, 2006 One word. “CLEVITE!†In EVERY engine we build, from your nothing special grocery getter to full tilt race engines whether it be Chevy V-8’s or Datsun L-series, we use Clevite Main and Rod bearings, (Durabond for the cam bearings in domestic V-8’s). You can source the bearings through us as well in std. and undersize as well. Seriously, stay away from cheap or no name brand bearings. Lack of consistency and layer thicknesses and inferior bonding of the layers. I don’t have much experience with the OE bearings though they should at least be a higher quality. Any of you other professional engine builders use the OE Nissan bearings in High-po applications? ruschmotorsports@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 I guess I'm off to the Clevite store tomorrow. I need a new oil pump anyways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin240Z Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 autozone under the hi-tech label They are like $5 a rod so I'm going to go to the dealer and see if those are any better. Ouch... Autozone sucks.. they never get anything right.... I work for Advance Auto Parts.. we actually supply the Z Clinic of Austin, we actually have decent parts... most of auto zones parts are turds in a box.... I agree with BRAAP on the Clevite bearings, they're pretty darn good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 That is bad news... But it can be expected from any dirt cheap parts... I like Autozone.. they have sourced some parts for me in the past like NSK wheel bearings and other parts that were the same name brands that everyone else sold for more money... When you are looking at their computer screen... WHY would you choose the cheapest part instead of the name brands we recognize??? They always have choices... Lately... within the last 4 or 5 years... Autozone has quit carrying many parts that fit our cars... But that is the case with nearly ALL parts stores.. including NAPA... I use World Parts Distributors... They only deal with mechanics... so you need a buddy with a shop... But they have EVERYTHING... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I agree we run the clevite race bearing, and have not had that issue. I think if you get another set of bearings the holes will line up. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 I happen to like autozne because I Always get what I ask for, the guys there are Very helpful and always know what my problem is (strange isnt it). This is the FIRST time I have had an issue with anything from them. and I went with the cheap Re-ring kit because I Have No Money and this thing Needs to get back on the road. If you want to keep ridiculing me about my choice go ahead, just let me know when something important has been posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. G. Olphart Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 This is the connecting rod for my daily driver that I've been putting back together over the holidays. At first I thought it was the wrong bearing but after a couple of calls, it Is the correct bearing. So what do I do? Leave it or drill it out? Thanks. Guess I'm the only guy here who doesn't see this as an insurmountable problem. Since this is a daily driver and not a 10,000 RPM racer, why not take a needle file to the inserts and elongate the hole to match the rod? That small amount of metal should have a negligible effect on balance. Only caveat would be leave no burrs, and use lots of soap and water. <> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 yeah, this is typical minor B.S., a dremel tool and a few seconds careful work will rectify the problem, elongating the feed hole in the bearing shell and yeah, youll seldom have these problems with clevite or http://www.clevite.com/ http://www.king-bearings.com/cat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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