im looking to get a set of rod bearings but idk what brands are good..
theres one that has the brand "Altrom" and the one im familiar with which is "Sealed Power" which one is better? opinions?
im looking to get a set of rod bearings but idk what brands are good..
theres one that has the brand "Altrom" and the one im familiar with which is "Sealed Power" which one is better? opinions?
-Tom
1988 4 Door Lx-i 5-speed
364,XXX and counting :]
get honda oem bearings
200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC
Thats what i used and i never had a problem.
200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC
botom end problems again!?!?!
but yeah defianly save up for the honda ones
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
did u do a compression test yet?
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
-Tom
1988 4 Door Lx-i 5-speed
364,XXX and counting :]
Altrom is a big parts supplier that makes replacement parts for tons of cars. Sealed Power is owned by Federal Mogul which also makes replacement parts for tons of cars. Either brand will be fine.
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I wasn't especially impressed with the bearings from Altrom for my 22R. Even though the crank was within spec, the bearings plastigaged out at .002" clearance on the rods, and at .0025-.003" on the mains. The rods should have had .001-.0015 and the mains about .001. According to the automotive machinist I was dealing with, the aftermarket makes the clearances sloppy so they don't have to hold as high a production tolerance, and still avoid having a "tight" bearing.
1988 Honda Accord LX-i Coupe 123k miles.
-Tom
1988 4 Door Lx-i 5-speed
364,XXX and counting :]
Interesting. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if aftermarket bearings were looser than Honda specs. FWIW I used Toga bearings during my rebuild and they gauged out fine. The crank checked out ok at the shop too. But that's why we use plastigauge at all, to make sure the final clearances are what we think they will be.
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thats why i went with honda rod,crank, bearings, and rings also was alittle spendy. but thats why one of the reasons i haven blown....even with a crappy tune
shit even seals i replace by honda
200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC
Lostforawhile:we have to pick on him he's CAH he spray painted himself into this corner with the accord.
-Tom
1988 4 Door Lx-i 5-speed
364,XXX and counting :]
It depends on whether it's carbed or fuel injected. Carbed engines are supposed to be 22 +-2 BTDC. FI engines are I think 15 +-2. These are measured with the vacuum advance connected and the engine fully warmed up.
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Lostforawhile:we have to pick on him he's CAH he spray painted himself into this corner with the accord.
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