rebuild problems

mustangboy8909 · June 26th, 2009, 09:29 PM

So I had all of my machine work done and got my block back today and tried to put the main bearings in for the crank and the rear main thrus bearing does not fit. The kit is a sealed power and the bearing is .025 to narrow to fit has anyone else had this problem.

86er · June 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM

the thrust bearing goes on the third main cap not the rear cap......

1slo5.0 · June 26th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by 86er

the thrust bearing goes on the third main cap not the rear cap......

+1

This should be the first sign to walk away and take this engine to a professional.

86er · June 26th, 2009, 10:43 PM

infact the third cap has a smooth lip on the side unlike any other cap on the bottom end

mustangboy8909 · June 26th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0

+1

This should be the first sign to walk away and take this engine to a professional.

Boy sorry i am 18 years old and trying to learn maby it is time to find another source of info sice you are going to be a jerk

flattusmaximus78 · June 26th, 2009, 11:59 PM

Don't take that the wrong way... You had a problem, and you found the solution. If your confident, then keep moving on. Often this is a sign for othjers, that they should indeed leave it up to the professionals.

1slo5.0 · June 27th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by mustangboy8909

Boy sorry i am 18 years old and trying to learn maby it is time to find another source of info sice you are going to be a jerk

Installing the thrust bearing is about the easiest thing to rebuilding an engine. It only goes on one way and can only go on one specific main. If a thrust bearing had you stumped then you are in for alot more troubles. Either take the engine somewhere or get yourself a good book on rebuilding small block Ford engines or at least find someone that knows what they are doing to help you. This isn't something you can learn by trial and error. Errors turn engines into a pile of scrap. You need to understand what you are doing before you start doing it.

I'm not being a jerk, I'm being honest. You will know when I'm being a jerk, ask anyone on this site.

e3sean · June 27th, 2009, 12:24 AM

darrell you are a jerk!!

j/k WTF is that engine in your sig go to?

LXpat93 · June 27th, 2009, 12:30 AM

my guess is a giant marine diesel

86er · June 27th, 2009, 12:35 AM

locomotive

LXpat93 · June 27th, 2009, 12:50 AM

wow i was way off lol god i would like to see a pic of how big those pistons are lol

Iownastang · June 27th, 2009, 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by e3sean

darrell you are a jerk!!

j/k WTF is that engine in your sig go to?

I guess the rail cars in the background doesnt give it away

1slo5.0 · June 27th, 2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

j/k WTF is that engine in your sig go to?

My daily driver, a 4400 horsepower diesel locomotive.

JBIGBOOTSY · June 27th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by 1slo5.0

My daily driver, a 4400 horsepower diesel locomotive.

Ahhh, I bet you look sweet in bib overalls and that blue and white striped hat!

1slo5.0 · June 28th, 2009, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Ahhh, I bet you look sweet in bib overalls and that blue and white striped hat!

I don't know, I never wear anything like that. I wear the same clothes at work as I do when I go out on the town. Bibs are ghey.

White Thunder · June 28th, 2009, 01:48 AM

i have 4 4000 hp 16 cyls on my boat bitch!

June 26th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#1
mustangboy8909 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 reviews	rebuild problems So I had all of my machine work done and got my block back today and tried to put the main bearings in for the crank and the rear main thrus bearing does not fit. The kit is a sealed power and the bearing is .025 to narrow to fit has anyone else had this problem.

June 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#2
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,140 iTrader: 0 reviews	the thrust bearing goes on the third main cap not the rear cap...... __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience Last edited by 86er; June 26th, 2009 at 10:01 PM.

June 26th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#4
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,140 iTrader: 0 reviews	infact the third cap has a smooth lip on the side unlike any other cap on the bottom end __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

June 26th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#6
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,077 iTrader: 3 reviews	Don't take that the wrong way... You had a problem, and you found the solution. If your confident, then keep moving on. Often this is a sign for othjers, that they should indeed leave it up to the professionals. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

June 27th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#8
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,596 iTrader: 0 reviews	darrell you are a jerk!! j/k WTF is that engine in your sig go to? __________________

June 27th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#9
LXpat93 Regular 1993 mustang lx 2.3 havnt ran yet Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	my guess is a giant marine diesel

June 27th, 2009, 12:35 AM	#10
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,140 iTrader: 0 reviews	locomotive __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

June 27th, 2009, 12:50 AM	#11
LXpat93 Regular 1993 mustang lx 2.3 havnt ran yet Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow i was way off lol god i would like to see a pic of how big those pistons are lol

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