Spun a Bearing on the Dyno ... what did you do?
03-01-2007, 01:40 PM
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Spun a Bearing on the Dyno ... what did you do? I just spun a rod bearing on the dyno 
I havent even been able to drive it yet either. What did you guys do when it happened to you?
I havent even been able to drive it yet either. What did you guys do when it happened to you? 
03-01-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by nomorews6
i am wondering if anyone just went to a new motor altogether or a complete rebuild?
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03-01-2007, 03:30 PM
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It is not worth putting an entire new motor in if you have any motor know how. However if you would like to get a new motor, I would be happy to take this one off your hands. I am finishing up my rebuild at the moment. First you have to figure out how bad the bearing spun. If it took out more than .20 or .02 or whatever the measurement is, the you'll either have to have your crank welded, or get a new crank. If you're pushing out high hp, then I would suggest a new crank, but if you're comfortable with a trusted welder, then that would be much cheaper. If you're not over the .20/.02 then you can just get oversized bearings if you would so desire. If you have any questions feel free to PM me as I am literally just finishing up this project at the moment.
03-01-2007, 03:37 PM
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I know how you feel dude, a couple of new valve springs broke on me about 100 miles after I got mine tuned and they had to break near redline, so it ROACHED damn near everything...
03-01-2007, 04:36 PM
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samething happen to me!!!!! but not on a dyno. I took the motor out and now im adding forged parts and its goign to be stronger than ever. if you dont have the money for forged parts, maybe you can just lift the motor up and disconnect the k-member and work from underneath to replace the bearing, but it might be alot of work, lol. At first i was pissed that it had happened, but now i have an excuse to build it up strong. Now i can spray all i want and later on, i plan on using force induction
03-01-2007, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nomorews6
how did you go to a 383? just a new rotating assembly?
03-01-2007, 05:18 PM
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Did I mention that was the only time I didn't check my oil before racing? It will also be the last. I guess it happens more often with the LS1 because of of their oil sucking problems.....
