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Clevite 77
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Federal Mogul (Sealed Power, Speed Pro)
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26.09%
King
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4.35%
ACL
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0%
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Default Engine bearings poll...
Clevite?...FM?...King?...Other?...
please note if you prefer a combination of brands as well...
i.e. one brand for rods, one for main, one for cam or any combination of brands for that matter and why...
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so far...100% FM...
but only 2 votes...
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Dead even...
between FM & Clevite...
52 views...only 4 votes though
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ive always used clevite....
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I always use clevite when assembling.
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clevite 77 due to same or better quality, and cheaper prices by far look for them in scoggin dickey, its half of federal mogul
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My engine builder asks for Clevite so thats what I give him.
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Clevite...seems to be a landslide...
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what about with a aftermarket crank, i heard there are a certain kind of bearing you have to run
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H bearings on aftermarket or stock. But H is designed for aftermarket. P bearings won't work for an aftermarket crank, supposedly.
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I was told that the "H" has been discontinued and the "HN" is only available for that very reason...
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