Kent race engine bearings

[craig chima]

[FONT=Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif][SIZE=2]I am in need of both main and rod bearings for a 1600 race engine rebuild. The motor is for a vintage crossflow powered Lotus 7 and bearings needed are as follows

.020 Mains

.030 NARROW JOURNAL RODS

I know that the mains are readily available but having trouble sourcing the rods. It is a steel Arrow crank and I know that .030 is somewhat iffy but it is a relatively low compression motor with 7200 rpm limit so should be o.k.

Thanks in advance and you can email or call me direct or reply on this forum. Craig Chima (330) 807-0738 or chima97@aol.com[/SIZE][/FONT]

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I am in need of both main and rod bearings for a 1600 race engine rebuild. The motor is for a vintage crossflow powered Lotus 7 and bearings needed are as follows

.020 Mains

.030 NARROW JOURNAL RODS

I know that the mains are readily available but having trouble sourcing the rods. It is a steel Arrow crank and I know that .030 is somewhat iffy but it is a relatively low compression motor with 7200 rpm limit so should be o.k.

Thanks in advance and you can email or call me direct or reply on this forum. Craig Chima (330) 807-0738 or chima97@aol.com

Have you tried calling Ivey? https://iveyengines.com/

[craig chima]

Yup. First call!

[David Clubine]

Years ago when those bearings weren't readily available in any size, we sacrificed an old connecting rod and made it into a jig so we could cut the standard width bearings in the lathe. Worked well, but takes a bit of time.

[craig chima]

Yes, I know that is a potential option. Only because I already called Peter Marcovicci and he suggested it to me. He said to take a piece of round aluminum stock and turn so that the shell fits snugly. align both shells and then hose clamp with the ends overhanging the aluminum bar and turning on a lathe. Probably easier than sacrificing an old rod.

[pooch776]

I have a set of wide journal ACL Duraglide 780 rod bearings part number 4B603P-30 if that helps you.

Cheers, Joe

[Earley Motorsports]

Have you tried Burton in England. Quick shipping. www.burtonpower.com

[craig chima]

Graham, Yep tried them as well. Craig

[david oleary]

Graham, Yep tried them as well. Craig

Try Pittsburgh Crankshaft 412-361-3493,

[craig chima]

will do, thanks!

[mont7]

Craig - Maybe Wilcox engines?

http://www.wilcoxengines.co.uk/xflow_parts.htm

Steve

[craig chima]

Thanks, Steve. I'll give them a try. Right now looking like I'm going to have to cut down std width versions. Not the end of the world if it goes that way.

[mont7]

Or maybe British American Transfer?

www.batford.net

Steve

[Steve Demeter]

FWIW Rex Gunning uses King engine Bearings . They always seem to have most everything on the shelf or available pretty fast.


https://www.kingbearings.com/

[nelson]

I have a set of wide journal ACL Duraglide 780 rod bearings part number 4B603P-30 if that helps you.

Cheers, Joe

Let me take a look and let you know....Will fit VW 1.6 ?

[nelson]

Try Pittsburgh Crankshaft 412-361-3493,

thxs for your answer.

[nelson]

FWIW Rex Gunning uses King engine Bearings . They always seem to have most everything on the shelf or available pretty fast.


https://www.kingbearings.com/

Thxs a lot for your answer.

[nelson]

FWIW Rex Gunning uses King engine Bearings . They always seem to have most everything on the shelf or available pretty fast.


https://www.kingbearings.com/

thxs for your answer.

[nelson]

FWIW Rex Gunning uses King engine Bearings . They always seem to have most everything on the shelf or available pretty fast.


https://www.kingbearings.com/

Thxs for your answer.

[nelson]

Years ago when those bearings weren't readily available in any size, we sacrificed an old connecting rod and made it into a jig so we could cut the standard width bearings in the lathe. Worked well, but takes a bit of time.

Thxs for your answer.