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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Hello everybody. I recently had a spun bearing so I took apart and when I removed the last connecting rod I noticed that the bottom bearing of the 8 cylinder was lower then the number 7 on the crankshaft is it supposed to be even all the way through Now is that bc the bearing was spinning on it and chewed it down ? I’m just worried if I replace the bearings all of them will I still have to much play in the connecting rods? How much play is allowed and if I replace and go will the bearing jus spin again bc of all the extra room it now has the clearance on the sides are fine it’s just where the bearing goes in the circle is not the same. Thank you for looking. And I appreciate all the help I can get. Have a good one
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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if the journal on 7 and 8 are different sizes, and it is obvious to the naked eye, the crank is trash, and needs to be replaced......
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 10:01 PM
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Damm ok
 
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Old Nov 29, 2017 | 10:01 PM
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.....
 
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