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Old 06-18-2014, 02:41 PM   #1
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Default Re: Steel rod life expectancy

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Bearings don't usually fail by themselves. The connecting rod dimensions change or oil supply changes.
Mine was instigated by detonation
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Old 06-18-2014, 08:29 PM   #2
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Mine was instigated by detonation
Yep. Hammering the bearings causes the ends to pull in & squeegee oil off the crank. Too much clearance often has the same effect, just takes longer.
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