can rod bearing be replaced without .....?
can rod bearing be replaced without .....? is it posible to replace rod bearing without removing the heads or crank on a 2002 6.0 iron block truck motor? the motor ran upside down for a while and must mave spun a bearing .
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I had all my rod bearings and rod bolts replaced while the motor was still in the car (vette). Had to remove the front spring to get the oil pan off. Its a task to plasti-gage the bearing clearances though.
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Originally Posted by Dustin 98TA
If it spun a bearing, most likely the crank is scored. I would recommend pulling it and turning it.
Also the big end on the rod probably needs to be inspected as well so unfortunately the short block has to come apart.
If this is a quick/budget fix than you can get away with it but don't sell it to anyone you know
About 45 years ago I spun a bearing on a 1955 Ford I had. A guy from the machine shop came out and had some kind of machine that resized the journal with the engine in the car. I kind of doubt if that's still done these days.
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