So then, the LBC engines typically don't have lock tabs in them as do other
critters?
Or am I not getting it here?
J
Egil Kvaleberg wrote:
> On 2 Aug 1999, Michael Marr wrote:
>
> > some people maintain that you can replace mains by sliding the
> > the top bearing shell out from under the crank and sliding in the new shell,
> > but I've never done this
>
> It really is no problem at all, as long as you loosen all bearings just a
> little bit, to releave any pressure on the upper bearing. Do one bearing
> at a time, of course, so that the crackshaft is supported by 3 bearings
> at any time.
>
> Maintain good cleanliness, use clean oil for the new parts, and
> youshould not have problems.
>
> Do remove the spark plugs, so that you can rotate the crank easily. Use a
> piece of plastic or similar to poke the bearing out a few mm whilst
> rotating the crank, and then removing it completely is a simple matter of
> pressing the bearing against the crank journal with a finger, while
> rotating the crank through 180 degrees.
>
> > The
> > good news is that the oil pressure will come up a little if you just replace
> > the rod bearings.
>
> Perhaps, but changing them all is all the better.
>
> Of course, if the journals are really worn (current bearings down to the
> copper, etc) the fix will only last for a relativelyshort time,
>
> Egil
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