Rod Bearings

[Drewxx72]

Hello Ford Folks---Does anybody know why you would make this modification to a rod and bearing? It's just a notch through all 8.From what I've read the 351-C is know for low oil flow to certain journals at high rpm, and this mod looks like it would make it worse. All Help welcome.

 

[judge]

There is no benefit to what has been done. If anything it's a loss. The balance would be different rod to rod. Although the difference would probably not make any difference on a street engine. The surfaces appear dark, have they run without oil.

 

[Drewxx72]

There is no benefit to what has been done. If anything it's a loss. The balance would be different rod to rod. Although the difference would probably not make any difference on a street engine. The surfaces appear dark, have they run without oil.

Not to my knowledge, but I have no idea who rebuilt the engine last.

 

[Wolverine]

Well....after having rebuilt a motor with 200+ miles on it, my stock oem bearings were just fine.

Are they all like that?

Regardless, throw away!!!!

 

[barnett468]

do you want to know what mods you can do to a cleveland to prevent bearing failure?

 

[mustang7173]

Drewxx72,

Huh!, Never seen that before.

+1 with barnett468 question.

mustang7173

 

[Pastel Blue]

If you are into copper... I have some nice crank bearings for you!

 

[Drewxx72]

Not looking for more than just a reason for why the notch.

 

[c9zx]

Not looking for more than just a reason for why the notch.

Here is a link to an old thread. http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-rod-bearing-question-on-c351?highlight=thrust+side

The new bearings will not have a "spit" notch. Chuck