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#39056 06/24/2003 2:24 AM | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 | Hi Folks.....My 59/235 has a leaking oil pan gasket...While I have the pan off to replace the gasket...what about doing a poor mans engine rebuild and roll in a set of crank bearing and new oil pump...Would like to hear some of You more expierienced people's thoughts about this....THANKS
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#39057 06/24/2003 3:33 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Replacing the oil pump should not be a problem. If the engine had good oil pressure before, and no main bearing knocks, I wouldn't touch them. You can take each cap off, have a look and then replace it. If there are ridges or lines on the crank, your bearings will be worn in a matching manner. If you do decide to put a new set in, you will have to let the crank down enough to clear the dowels, and that will mean removing the transmission and front timing cover. | | |
#39058 06/26/2003 7:16 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 | Your 59 235 does not have dowel pinned upper main bearing halves. You can roll them in. The lower halves are doweled to the bearing cap. No shims required. Go for it.
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#39059 06/26/2003 8:10 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 | If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Why do you think you need new bearings? IMHO, unless you mic the crank, etc - i.e. do it right - you're probably making more headaches.
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