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King Racing HP Bearings - Good?

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July 23, 2021, 04:53 PM
Mike Rietow
King Racing HP Bearings - Good?
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Originally posted by WILDMAN:
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Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
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Originally posted by WILDMAN:
the bearing shells were the issue, they where inconsistent. It took 2 standard sets.


Oh wow, you bought another set of King rod and main bearings, and the second set checked out good?

Or used both sets to achieve preferred clearances?
My supplier got me another set, and yes, between the 2 sets I was able to get a good set with a couple decent for the shelf. These were rod bearings, the mains were fine. I understand what you are saying about the crankshaft journal tolerance, I have been down that road with customers that have bought their own junk and dropped it off. I have also talked to others that have had the same issue with the rod bearings. Just my experience and sharing since questions were asked.


I appreciate your input Sir, it's informative, useful.

The older I get, the more sets of bearings it seems to take, also. I get it.
July 26, 2021, 08:50 PM
SLICKSTER
1320racer kinda says it all and I am with him. We have been using Clevites for ever although I have used Child and Albert also in the early 90s. Do not know the price difference but think if no matter what it cost 1320racer will pay for what is considered to be superior in that area and I will too. It may be a piece of mind thing. As far as bearing sets go for the BBC I have collected a cabinet full of new just because I forget what I have and have had a lot of years to accumulate kinda like a horder.
August 01, 2021, 12:29 PM
Alaskaracer
I've ran both and both worked very well. Have clevites now though, because I can get them from Rock Auto fairly cheap and they have them in stock....


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