Acl Bearing reuse

Devc · 08-01-2012, 12:24 PM

Put in a set of std size acl race bearings in my ej22t and ran it for less then 50km, tore the engine apart again for forged pistons, sould I buy new bearings again or should I re-use these ones, crank surface looks great, but the bearing doesnt look as fresh as when they where installed, has some small marks on them in some spots.

I'll try to get some pics tonight.

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renhoek · 08-02-2012, 07:38 AM

For such low use I would re-use. Those bearings are not like head gaskets, which of course you must replace.

Marnix · 08-03-2012, 03:25 AM

If they look good reuse them, no problem.

simer1228 · 08-03-2012, 10:43 AM

Probably wouldn't hurt to measure the clearances with some plastigauge. It's cheap and quick and won't leave you wondering if your clearances are out of whack or not.

RallySport Direct · 08-04-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by simer1228

Probably wouldn't hurt to measure the clearances with some plastigauge. It's cheap and quick and won't leave you wondering if your clearances are out of whack or not.

Yeah I would also double check the tolerances just to make sure, but like others have said, if they are in good condition, you are good to re-use them,

Thanks,
Rick

sense of nature · 08-05-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Marnix

If they look good reuse them, no problem.

Looks

measure, measure,MEASURE!

Quote:

Originally Posted by simer1228

Probably wouldn't hurt to measure the clearances with some plastigauge. It's cheap and quick and won't leave you wondering if your clearances are out of whack or not.

Right on!

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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

Yeah I would also double check the tolerances just to make sure, but like others have said, if they are in good condition, you are good to re-use them,

Thanks,
Rick

Double & triple check
I've re-used them after 30k or so.. but they spec'd out correctly of course!

Marnix · 08-05-2012, 01:09 AM

If the bearings were measured when installing them first time and they are to be used on the same block/crank/rod combination and show no (obvious) signs of wear I'm pretty sure the will still be within spec!

In all other cases you are right ofcourse.

renhoek · 08-08-2012, 07:30 AM

^+1. :d

08-01-2012, 12:24 PM	#1
Devc Scooby Newbie Member#: 218437 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kelowna BC Vehicle: 1992 Lego SS/Stagea	Acl Bearing reuse Put in a set of std size acl race bearings in my ej22t and ran it for less then 50km, tore the engine apart again for forged pistons, sould I buy new bearings again or should I re-use these ones, crank surface looks great, but the bearing doesnt look as fresh as when they where installed, has some small marks on them in some spots. I'll try to get some pics tonight. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-02-2012, 07:38 AM	#2
renhoek Scooby Newbie Member#: 71339 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Victoria, Australia Vehicle: 1995 WRX STi RA White	For such low use I would re-use. Those bearings are not like head gaskets, which of course you must replace.

08-03-2012, 03:25 AM	#3
Marnix Scooby Specialist Member#: 51480 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: International Location: The Netherlands Vehicle: 1984 AM5, 1994 BC4, 2010 BR5	If they look good reuse them, no problem.

08-03-2012, 10:43 AM	#4
simer1228 Scooby Newbie Member#: 171039 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Randolph, Vermont Vehicle: 99 RSTi TypeRA LTD Black Diamond Pearl	Probably wouldn't hurt to measure the clearances with some plastigauge. It's cheap and quick and won't leave you wondering if your clearances are out of whack or not.

08-05-2012, 01:09 AM	#7
Marnix Scooby Specialist Member#: 51480 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: International Location: The Netherlands Vehicle: 1984 AM5, 1994 BC4, 2010 BR5	If the bearings were measured when installing them first time and they are to be used on the same block/crank/rod combination and show no (obvious) signs of wear I'm pretty sure the will still be within spec! In all other cases you are right ofcourse.

08-08-2012, 07:30 AM	#8
renhoek Scooby Newbie Member#: 71339 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Victoria, Australia Vehicle: 1995 WRX STi RA White	^+1. :d