Main bearing caps….HELP
So I’m i getting into an engine rebuild and I managed to mix up my main bearing caps. So posts say the they are number 1 - 7 from factor, but mine are definitely not….. what should I do? Am I screwed?
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do you have any pics? never seen an m20 that didn't number the caps.
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maybe hes talking about connecting rod capsCurrent Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
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Might be different for an ix.Comment
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mine looked the same on the last build but there was a number where the g was embossed.Comment
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I once did this with a Mitsubishi engine-
there are a pretty finite number of possibilities, if you go one at a time, and use plastigauge...
M10 rods and mains aren't marked from the factory, but I forget about M20s
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now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george gravesComment
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you might also find some discoloration, machining marks, scores, mismatch or other witness marks that could also lead you to either the correct position or which is not correct. The caps on the rod are always easy due to this89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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went looking online and see other unmarked sets so there must have been a change at some point.Comment
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