- 1. Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 22:01:41 -0700
- OK, If someone has a big journal 1296 (like me), what modifications should be done to a street engine to make it last? /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin
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- 2. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 08:13:57 -0800
- 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 was
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00411.html (7,322 bytes)
- 3. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: "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 should /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list //
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00423.html (7,668 bytes)
- 4. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 08:26:12 -0800
- I like Vandervell bearings but they are hard to find and expensive. I have been using the bearings from Victoria British with good success. Do one rod at a time so you don't mix caps. I like to use
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00427.html (7,355 bytes)
- 5. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:04:14 -0800 (PST)
- I belive that Kastner also recommended Clevite 77 bearings. I have obtained these through Carparts.com (NFA etc.). There is a modification to use MGB conrod bearings which increases the effective bea
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00428.html (7,770 bytes)
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