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Originally Posted by enkeivette
Btw, I have another theory why your friends spun bearings a few months after new piston/ ring install.
Looking at the bearings, when there is no longer crush on them, and then are only sitting in the rod/ cap. It seems to me that oil might sneak into that gap while they're sitting. I plan to take all of them off, brake clean the back and the rod/ cap, install them dry, then do a light coating of oil on the bearing surface.
Any other bearing install tips before I start today?
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Actually you are pretty close. Ever thought about being a lawyer?
I use moly grease to coat bearings or assembly lube. Basic oil is ok, but doesn't have the film strenght to hold up under no pressure start up.
Also make sure all the bearing shells SNAP into place--you have to push it down to "lock" the bearing on the rod and rod cap.