Rod bearing size

[Rob1]

ok thanks for the info, im really not trying to cut corners i just dont have the money to have the crank turned and also but main bearings.

from the looks of the rod bearing lobs on the crank the crank seems to be in great shape so thats why im not to worries about the main bearings.

as far as the block goes i already put the JB weld in it unfortunatly but i am going to see if maybe i can heat it up and knock it back out but who knows i may be stuck now.

[cre]

I was referring more to the MHG on an uncut block and the JB Weld.... The MHG is an absolute NO in most people's book; The JB Weld is more suited to fixing handrails... but plenty of people swear it works so just cross your fingers.

[87hilux7mge]

wow, jb weld on the block deck...scary! decking a block at a reputable machine shop should only be about 35 bux. ill have to check my reciept.

and turning cranks, about the same, at least polishing. which would be what theyd do, then you still use standard bearings, and u have a new surface to break in on.

do it right, or dont do it at all. theres not really a way to save money when doing an engine. if you assemble it all yourself and are careful, then you can prolly have all the machining done for under 400 (i did, and i spent 360 for machining, then 110 on pistons, rings , rod and main bearings, and 150 on gasket kit). im also buying a MHG, but thats me. so for about 500 bux, you can rebuild a motor with all new bearings and rings, if you dont bore/hone, figure 650 if you do.

[cre]

A lot of people and even shops use JB on block decks... the good ones are VERY picky about where they'll use it though. I'd still like to see pictures of the block in question.