Well which bearings to use in engine rebuild?

[reddog64]

Clevite ?
Federal Mogule ?
Other ?

 

[72THING]

I've got some old used bearings I'll send ya for free if you pay shipping. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif J/K. I think its really a matter of personal preference, cause I haven't heard any thing bad about Federal Mogul or Clevite 77. You can't go wrong with either of these. Just my $.02.

Will

 

[reddog64]

I saw some that had all kinds of different stuff.. like copper cores and steal backs.. soem plain ones.. etc.. any difference? electrostatic coatings.. etc...

 

[Triaged]

Clevite.
I only say that because I have seen their name mentioned in more engine books then any other.

 

[72THING]

I'm not sure about all the exact construction techniques between the different manufacturers, but all engine bearings consist of a steel backing with some sort of overlay material (usually a copper/lead alloy) in different layers. There's not much difference in the basic construction, just different alloys, etc. I have seen more engines built with Clevite 77 than Fed. Mogul, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're better. Maybe somebody else can shed some more light on the advantages/disadvantages of different types.

Will

 

[reddog64]

Well I'm taking the motor in tomorrow afternoon to be tanked bored and bottom end built.. and just want to know some things... The guy I'm taking to I know and trust so I'm sure he wont steer me wrong...