I'm getting ready to install new rod bearings in a 1935 flathead v8 ford. I would appreciate any advice that someone would have. Really interested in the clearances between the bearing flange and the side of the crank. Thanks Mark
According to FlatheadV8.org (and I am not at home to check it against my Motor's Repair manual).... ROD END PLAY: ‘35-’41: 0.006"-0.014" ‘42-’48: 0.004"-0.008" ‘49-’50: 0.006"-0.014" ‘51-’53: 0.006"-0.020" ROD BEARING CLEARANCE: ‘35-‘48: 0.0017"-0.0036" ‘49-’53: 0.0005"-0.003" MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE: ‘35-’50: 0.000" thru 0.003" ‘51-’53: 0.001"-0.002