checking bearings
02-21-2011, 02:59 PM
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checking bearings I have a new to me but unknown mileage 96 lt1 and i am planning on checking the bearings as well as installing a bunch of new parts.
what i need to know is how to check the bearings, do i just unbolt the main caps and check the bearings then reinstall and re torque? what is the torque required for the main caps
and with the rod bearings, I will do those after the mains and just manually turn the motor over and do the same things as with the mains, correct?
should i use assembly lube? motor has sat for 6+ weeks
what i need to know is how to check the bearings, do i just unbolt the main caps and check the bearings then reinstall and re torque? what is the torque required for the main caps
and with the rod bearings, I will do those after the mains and just manually turn the motor over and do the same things as with the mains, correct?
should i use assembly lube? motor has sat for 6+ weeks
02-21-2011, 03:08 PM
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I have a new to me but unknown mileage 96 lt1 and i am planning on checking the bearings as well as installing a bunch of new parts.
what i need to know is how to check the bearings, do i just unbolt the main caps and check the bearings then reinstall and re torque? what is the torque required for the main caps
and with the rod bearings, I will do those after the mains and just manually turn the motor over and do the same things as with the mains, correct?
should i use assembly lube? motor has sat for 6+ weeks
what i need to know is how to check the bearings, do i just unbolt the main caps and check the bearings then reinstall and re torque? what is the torque required for the main caps
and with the rod bearings, I will do those after the mains and just manually turn the motor over and do the same things as with the mains, correct?
should i use assembly lube? motor has sat for 6+ weeks
02-21-2011, 03:25 PM
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what scares me is that i dont have the proper tools to check bearing tolerances, and those tools are definately out of my budget even though i would love to have them, I know that you can used plasticgauge but i know that isnt asaccurate as the proper tools.
02-21-2011, 03:31 PM
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yea you could do that......i mean in theory if you run standards in it again it should be fine your not changing any clearances by cutting or polishing the crank/rods........id plasti gauge them just for insurance but i dont see an issue putting bearings in it...