Either this guy is confused, or you have an older motor. The older babbitt
rod motors used shims on the rod bearing caps, but later 235s use insert
bearings - no shims required.
Most "production" machine shops don't want to work on older engines, as it
takes more time away from their more profitable operations. It's usually
better to contract with them for just the major machining operations and do
the assembly yourself. Or else find a shop that specializes in older stuff -
but be prepared to pay more.
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Antonio R. Tijerino <antonio@innercite.com>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 1:26 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Engine questions
> I have a question for the engine rebuilding experts. I am getting a '56
> 235 cid engine that has been recently bored 0.30 and the crank has been
> ground 0.10/0.10. New cam bearings installed. I have read the 6 part
> engine rebuilding article posted on the oletrucks list and does not
> mention anything about the main crank bearings "shims". I took the block
> to the machine shop and the machine shop guy told me that installing the
> "shims" was a job on itself and that it make the price of putting the
> engine together more expensive. Can anyone tell me more about these
> shims, how to install them and what is the story? is this guy trying to
> pull my leg? can I install the shims myself?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Antonio,
> '53 3100
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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