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V6 rod bearings

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, Apr 20, 2011.

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  1. Apr 24, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    So, how is what I'm doing not the "right way"?
     
    Patrick, Apr 24, 2011
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  2. Apr 24, 2011
    Patrick

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    Oh, I just realized that in my first post I asked if I should suck it up and do it right...:oops:
     
    Patrick, Apr 24, 2011
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  3. Apr 24, 2011
    nickmil

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    You got it:)
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  4. Apr 24, 2011
    Patrick

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    $600+ and counting....I hope it's right enough...
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2011
    supertrooper

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    thats why im not looking forward to opening up my motor, engine parts add up quick. where did you find that crank and barring kit patrick?
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    supertrooper, Apr 25, 2011
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  6. Apr 25, 2011
    Patrick

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    Patrick, Apr 25, 2011
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    nickmil

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    Cheaper than doing it twice!:beer:
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2011
    Patrick

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    When i installed this motor, I had the rear main bearing cap off, and saw that the bearing was worn. I put the motor in anyway. I told myself several years ago that I would never again install a used drivetrain component without rebuilding it first, no matter what. This after installing a used T14 that had junk bearings. It was in the Jeep for two days before I pulled it back out for a rebuild.
    This now applies to engines as well. Never, ever install a used major component without rebuilding it first. Any used drivetrain/ powertrain component should be considered a core, IMO.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2011
    Warloch

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    :iagree:

    I always at least open them up and go through them before using them unless I know the person I got it from... And most of them I help them with the rebuild so I know what it's like anyhow.

    I have a tranny, tcase, OD on the bench I am going through now for my niece.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2011
    Patrick

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  11. Apr 27, 2011
    jpflat2a

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    is it running yet ?????????
     
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  12. Apr 27, 2011
    timgr

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    Fun, fun, fun!

    I like assembling engines. Very satisfying.
     
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  13. Apr 27, 2011
    Patrick

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    No. I'm at work. Still waiting on gaskets/ seals/ oil pump/ clutch.
     
    Patrick, Apr 27, 2011
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  14. Apr 29, 2011
    Patrick

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    Jeep is back together, but......................
    Still has a bad engine vibration. Maybe worse than before. The rods are quiet, for now.
    Not sure what to think. I almost put a different flywheel on it, but I put the same one back in....What could go bad with flywheel balance? This (I think) is the flywheel that was on this engine when I pulled it out of the other Jeep...
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2011
    Warloch

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    I had a 225 flywheel someone put a neutral balance on (for a 231) and I didn't realize it. Damn near shook the jeep apart. I have put OF Flywheels on 231s and not had them shake so bad. Just something to check.
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2011
    Patrick

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    I have a flywheel I pulled off a 231 EF that was in a CJ5. I've assumed it was a 225 wheel someone put on the 231. It looks just like the wheel in my Jeep. I have another, that looks the same, except it has 3 or 4, 1/2" or so diameter holes drilled in one edge.
    How do you tell if a 225 wheel has been neutrally balanced? Was there ever a heavy 231 EF flywheel?
     
    Patrick, Apr 29, 2011
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  17. Apr 30, 2011
    Warloch

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    I ended up taking it to a machine shop - they then redid it for the 225 crank.
     
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  18. Apr 30, 2011
    Daryl

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    I have a even-fire 231 flywheel from a 81 t-type that came with a 4-speed, and it has about ten holes in it to balance it. It only weighs about 30 lbs. I can check the pile of 225 flywheels tomorrow cause I am at work today.
     
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