> Paul,
>
> I think you have it backwards.
> Oil groves are for oil. It is best to oil parts that move.
> Sorry for adding to the confusion John.
>
>-jimb
> P.S. if you think I'm wrong check out the smooth side, it has the size
>stamped on it. you don't put this next to your rotating crank!
>
>>John; The side with the oil grooves faces the block. The smooth side,
>>which is the actual bearing surface, faces the crankshaft. Simple, eh?
The grooves on the bearings are there for a purpose.......to allow oil to
lubricate the moving surfaces and reduce wear/friction. I learned this the
hard way when a local f*#@ing engine rebuilder put mine in backwards and
promptly reduced them to scrap metal. Then the dorks refused responsibilty.
I'm getting a headache just thinking about that episode.:-(
Jeff.A
1967 GT6 Mk1
1975 Spitfire
1975 TR6
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