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[Nohawkscott]

Ok. So he says he has a bearing supplier called Dura-Bond that offers these bearings and they will be very close to proper size. I told him that I have my doubts about this because I’ve now read about...

[Nohawkscott]

Thanks for all input and advice guys. I’m taking the block to the other machine shop tomorrow. I’ll let you know what he says..

[Nohawkscott]

thanks for the feedback digger. This is a valid concern. I spoke to another machine shop (Engine Performance and Machine) in Longview,Tx. I showed in pictures of the used bearings that were installed...

[Nohawkscott]

Interesting. The re-installation of these bearings is not a concern? I plan to take some measurements when I get back home to determine the actual clearance. I don’t think this is something he did....

[Nohawkscott]

Does anyone have a roundabout idea of how much these bearings compress once they are installed?...

[Nohawkscott]

Pics of the reinstalled used bearings.....

[Nohawkscott]

I’ve absolutely flooded these bearings with brake cleaner today because of my concern about leftover scotchbrite debris. Literally sprayed 6 cans of the crap today, shop smells explosive and toxic right...

[Nohawkscott]

Well, got the block back today and I was handed the box of new intermediate shaft bearings I bought! The machine shop owner then tells me he reinstalled the old bearings because they look brand new! This...