When you pull the bearings they should be marked what size they
are. If the crank has been turned in the past you can't use the standard
size.
...Art
On Sun, 14 Sep 1997, Larry Macy wrote:
> Hello??? James
>
> >Aloha Larry!!!!!!
> >
> >Thanks for the reply on the oil pressure problem.I just wanted to confirm
> >my diagnoses of the problem.I have a couple of more questions on the
> >subject,Moss sells main bearing kits from std. to .040 over . Which one do
> >i use ? And remove oil pan and pull off each main bearing one at a time and
> >replace bearing?I have not done any work to the MG from the cylinder head
> >down.
> >
> >Mahalo
> >
> >
> >James
> >
> >
> If you aren't going to do the whole engine use the std bearings. And yes
> pull the pan and replace them one at a time. The front maybe
> problematical as, in my experience, it is used for shaft positioning and
> has a thrust washer included, which can be replaced in the same fashion
> as the bearings turn the old out, turn the new in. Lubricate. Long term -
> pull the engine.
>
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