Using advice from an old thread I have removed and checked a big end shell to check its size before ordering new ones.
The markings on it read as follows:
COUNTY
REGD. UK
C617 020 GB
There are no markings anywhere else on it. My guess would be 20 thou from the “020” but I don’t want to order things based on a guess.
Can anyone help me understand what size this is?
Thanks.
Big end bearing markings - size?
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Re: Big end bearing markings - size?
Best might be:
First use internal calipers or telescopic gauges to measure pair of shells in a properly torqued con rod, followed by a calibrated micrometer to measure across the above.
Or
Measure the crank journal with a (calibrated) micrometer. Checking for ovality would be good, too.
If you don’t know the history of the engine, check all of them. Also, check the main bearings, while you have it apart.
Some recommend using plastigauge when refitting, to check clearances, but may not give the whole picture if the crank is oval.
I use one of these to measure, but good analogue ones are sufficiently accurate : https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogu ... icrometers
First use internal calipers or telescopic gauges to measure pair of shells in a properly torqued con rod, followed by a calibrated micrometer to measure across the above.
Or
Measure the crank journal with a (calibrated) micrometer. Checking for ovality would be good, too.
If you don’t know the history of the engine, check all of them. Also, check the main bearings, while you have it apart.
Some recommend using plastigauge when refitting, to check clearances, but may not give the whole picture if the crank is oval.
I use one of these to measure, but good analogue ones are sufficiently accurate : https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogu ... icrometers
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Re: Big end bearing markings - size?
Thank you for the detailed reply. Unfortunately don’t have said gauge, at least not at the moment.
I might have known it wouldn’t be as straightforward as just checking the size of the existing ones
I do know the engine was professionally reconditioned about 5,000 miles ago and all the bearings were replaced at that time. It is unfortunate they need done again.
I might have known it wouldn’t be as straightforward as just checking the size of the existing ones
I do know the engine was professionally reconditioned about 5,000 miles ago and all the bearings were replaced at that time. It is unfortunate they need done again.
oliver90owner wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:03 pm Best might be:
First use internal calipers or telescopic gauges to measure pair of shells in a properly torqued con rod, followed by a calibrated micrometer to measure across the above.
Or
Measure the crank journal with a (calibrated) micrometer. Checking for ovality would be good, too.
If you don’t know the history of the engine, check all of them. Also, check the main bearings, while you have it apart.
Some recommend using plastigauge when refitting, to check clearances, but may not give the whole picture if the crank is oval.
I use one of these to measure, but good analogue ones are sufficiently accurate : https://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogu ... icrometers
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Re: Big end bearing markings - size?
Your bearing supplier should be able to determine the size from the info on the shell.
County bearings are not rare so the information should be easy to find.
County bearings are not rare so the information should be easy to find.
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Re: Big end bearing markings - size?
Thanks, I’ve confirmed they’re 20 thou oversized.
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Re: Big end bearing markings - size?
Haha, thanks I’ve found some Vandervell NOS ones in the correct size, I’d be interested to know your opinion on those Phil?
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You will not go wrong with Vandervell bearings.
I use Vandervell bearings in my 1380cc engine and never had a problem with them.
I use Vandervell bearings in my 1380cc engine and never had a problem with them.
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Re: Big end bearing markings - size?
Great, thank you. Very good to hear.philthehill wrote: ↑Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:31 am You will not go wrong with Vandervell bearings.
I use Vandervell bearings in my 1380cc engine and never had a problem with them.