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Re: Big journal 1296

To: <spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com>, <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Big journal 1296
From: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 08:14:58 -0700
Which bearings are considered the best?  I guess you would want to change
the bearings even more often in a 1500 with the longer crank throws?
MikeC

> Mike,
> Make sure you change rod bearings often and
> you shouldn't have problems. It is easy to
> change rod bearings by pulling the oil pan
> and working underneath. You can also check or
> replace the thrust washers at this time. I
> replace the rod bearings in my 8000 RPM, 1296
> small journal, race spit every three race
> weekends. Cheap insurance
> Bill  VARA E/P #3
> Mike Chambers wrote:
> >
> > OK, If someone has a big journal 1296 (like me), what modifications
should
> > be done to a street engine to make it last?

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