Time for fresh bearings

[Tim4]

So as we go about dropping another motor in the crew cab, the decision was made to pull the pan and scope things out before installing the motor.

It seems like a good idea to freshen up the bearings while we're in there.

We'll have a machinist friend stop by to double check the crank condition.

There are no visible scars or gouges in the crank.

I'd say the present bearings have earned their keep.

 

[helidiesel]

wow.... you know the milage on them bearings?

 

[rattleonby]

Look like normal wear with lots of miles to me. The thrust bearing always takes the most abuse and looks the scariest (middle). Machine shop will determine if the crank is in good shape. Probably just a journal polish. Keep them ol' sticky clatterboxes on the road!

 

[Tim4]

wow.... you know the milage on them bearings?

I thought it was 180k.

I didn't expect to see this much wear.

But I like that it seems pretty uniform.

 

[icanfixall]

Yes.. Thats really uniform across the bearing for wear. Sad to see a bearing that worn though. Good thing you checked it.

 

[Kevin 007]

I hope thats more the 180k. Lack of oil changes maybe? or contaminated oil?