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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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I'm looking for some Calico coated main/rod bearings for an LS7. I see BTR lists them but they are out of stock. Any other vendors have them?
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Originally Posted by spy2520
I'm looking for some Calico coated main/rod bearings for an LS7. I see BTR lists them but they are out of stock. Any other vendors have them?
If I'm doing a build where the customer wants coated bearings, I first order in the bearings that I want to use and measure oil clearances to make sure they're right, mix HX and STD if necessary, then send the set out to be coated afterwards. I like ACL for the mains and Clevite V series for the rods.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by machinistone
If I'm doing a build where the customer wants coated bearings, I first order in the bearings that I want to use and measure oil clearances to make sure they're right, mix HX and STD if necessary, then send the set out to be coated afterwards. I like ACL for the mains and Clevite V series for the rods.
When you measure the bearings first, does that make the clearances tighter after the coating is applied? Or is it not enough to worry about.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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When you measure the bearings first, does that make the clearances tighter after the coating is applied? Or is it not enough to worry about.
The coating manufacturers say that you don't need to add clearance, I just try to error to the high side a little bit.
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Originally Posted by machinistone
The coating manufacturers say that you don't need to add clearance, I just try to error to the high side a little bit.
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 06:07 PM
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I have an extra set of NEW Calico Clevite MS2294H - H series main bearings.
Specific to LS3 & LS7 engines. Full width oil grove on upper bearing shell.
Standard size.
$175 shipped in the 48 states.
Email: wmstaab@gmail.com or call 404-867-5110

Call CV Products in NC for rod bearings.
Matt Winchel
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