283/350 main brg?

Dennis Paz · 06-25-2009, 08:58 PM

SCOTT
Do you install the spacers directly in the block as is?
Sounds like I should buy a set and not worry about it.

06-26-2009, 08:10 AM

Pretty much as they come. I do check the slots where the bearing lock tang sits in the spacer. I sometime have to file the slot a little for the bearing to fit the way I like. I torque the main caps in place with the spacer bearings just to double check the bore to make sure there is not a problem. I then install the bearings and check my crank clearance. I've used several sets without any problems.

RPinoski1 · 06-26-2009, 08:54 AM

Usually you have to have a line hone done to the spacers, then they stay with that block in order of placement, makes future freshening easier.

Patterson sells them too....usually in stock

06-26-2009, 08:59 AM

I've never had to line hone any of my 350 4 bolt main blocks with the spacer bearings installed. Like I said, never an issue turning 9500-10,000 with a 327.

RPinoski1 · 06-26-2009, 01:22 PM

Tilley
What kind of clearences you running?
I have never had a problem either running the spacers either 9000 at the traps.
Just always seems to have a loose one in the bunch when i do the assembly.

Any one running spacers in the rods?

06-26-2009, 02:13 PM

.003 on the mains(1-4) Rear main .0035...I've never tried spacers for the rods.

06-25-2009, 08:58 PM	#1
Dennis Paz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: stockton ca Posts: 97 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 283/350 main brg? SCOTT Do you install the spacers directly in the block as is? Sounds like I should buy a set and not worry about it.

06-26-2009, 08:10 AM	#2
Tilley2007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 283/350 main brg? Pretty much as they come. I do check the slots where the bearing lock tang sits in the spacer. I sometime have to file the slot a little for the bearing to fit the way I like. I torque the main caps in place with the spacer bearings just to double check the bore to make sure there is not a problem. I then install the bearings and check my crank clearance. I've used several sets without any problems.

06-26-2009, 08:54 AM	#3
RPinoski1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 283/350 main brg? Usually you have to have a line hone done to the spacers, then they stay with that block in order of placement, makes future freshening easier. Patterson sells them too....usually in stock

06-26-2009, 08:59 AM	#4
Tilley2007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 283/350 main brg? I've never had to line hone any of my 350 4 bolt main blocks with the spacer bearings installed. Like I said, never an issue turning 9500-10,000 with a 327.

06-26-2009, 01:22 PM	#5
RPinoski1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 283/350 main brg? Tilley What kind of clearences you running? I have never had a problem either running the spacers either 9000 at the traps. Just always seems to have a loose one in the bunch when i do the assembly. Any one running spacers in the rods?

06-26-2009, 02:13 PM	#6
Tilley2007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 283/350 main brg? .003 on the mains(1-4) Rear main .0035...I've never tried spacers for the rods.