Logoleaf Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hi guys, I've accidently lost the things between the block and crankshaft of my 83 280zx. Please see the photo below. I need to know what is it call? If you know or you have one please let me know. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedsn Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hi, they are called crankshaft bearings or main bearings. You should have your crank checked out by a machine shop and new bearings fitted. With a lot of miles these bearings get worn down pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giorgio61 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Main bearings. You need to check if they are std or oversize , you can buy a set here http://www.store.partsdinosaur.com/product1259.html or your local auto parts store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logoleaf Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks alot guys. This help me a lot. I'm trying to put my L28ET back together. Hopefully i have it done before summer is coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrustnut Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 So you do know if your doing a rebuild it's a good idea to bring all the parts to a machine shop and get them checked right? Or at least plasti-gauge? I did both. Not trying to be rude, just don't want to see you waste money. If you need any tips on what should go out to be checked, be sure to ask or search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This has to be a troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURLEIGH Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This has to be a troll. I sure hope so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This has to be a troll. Rebuilding an engine w/o a manual. Doesn't know what main bearings are. You're kidding RIGHT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipzoomie Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Be nice. Everyone starts sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 the main bearings would be easily found on zcar.com or thezstore.com also you can call your local nissan dealership and they can get them for you. If you are going to replace that bearing, it is suggested to replace the rest of them to keep from uneven wear.. CRUCE.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Has to be, no way he went through all the effort of taking a picture then photoshop to ask what a main bearing is. lol and look at his wording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logoleaf Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 This is my first project. The problem is my english is not that good and kinda hard for me to understand the things people named it. For example: we used to call those main bearing as a washer or a ring for crankshaft in my country. That's how it means in our language for amateurs. If i have the repair manual i shouldn't posted for help. But i really appreciated for all of your work trying to help me. Here is what i've just done today: -I've torqued the crankshaft and trying to turn by hand to check. It's turn it tighten about 15% of round. I'm not sure if that's the way it could be? I've had the crankshaft balanced at machine shop 2 months ago. -Next i'm looking for a tool to take the thing that holds the rod & piston to put them on my new piston set. Can anyone post me some links to check how to do that part? Thanks in advance to all members here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 This is my first project. The problem is my english is not that good and kinda hard for me to understand the things people named it. For example: we used to call those main bearing as a washer or a ring for crankshaft in my country. That's how it means in our language for amateurs. If i have the repair manual i shouldn't posted for help. But i really appreciated for all of your work trying to help me. Here is what i've just done today:-I've torqued the crankshaft and trying to turn by hand to check. It's turn it tighten about 15% of round. I'm not sure if that's the way it could be? I've had the crankshaft balanced at machine shop 2 months ago. -Next i'm looking for a tool to take the thing that holds the rod & piston to put them on my new piston set. Can anyone post me some links to check how to do that part? Thanks in advance to all members here. oh, I thoroughly apologize for calling you troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrustnut Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 You need to get a book if you don't have one allready. The tool you'r looking for is a piston ring compressor, you can rent them at Auto Zone, Schucks, ect... But I would recomend stoping untill you have a book in hand (the book will have pictures of the compressor in use to show you how it's done). Just my .02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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