checking my logic

[jdub]

Ok...that's good (if you can call a spun rod good ). I'd still have it checked for roundness like MDC suggested.

FYI...Toyota bearing come in various thickness. You can measure your clearances and get the proper bearing as close to min spec as possible...even if different for each rod.

You are going to replace all of them correct? Might as well have the journals micro polished too.

 

[89mkthree]

i think he is gunna cut all of the journals, so all of the bearings should be the same size. can he machine shop check the rod for roundness?

 

[jdub]

They should be able to. Unless the journals are really out, a good polish should suffice. The journals have a hardened surface that is not very deep...taking much material off will be counter productive. IMO, it's better to match bearing thickness to each rod.

A good balance wouldn't hurt either

 

[89mkthree]

lol i dont have that kind of money laying around, but i wish i could.

 

[89mkthree]

ok so i just got my ARP head bolts, and the directions are confusing, or im just really tired. do i torque them to 75 or 85? please help!

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

Either should be ok with Moly Lube.

 

[89mkthree]

so then 85 cuz more is better whrn it comes to the head...right?

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

Not exactly. If you do too much you could warp the head. Not enough and leaks. 75ft/lbs should be fine but I personally wouldn't go over 80ft/lbs.

 

[jdub]

The ARP bolt spec for an aluminum head (like a Supra's) is 75 ft/lbs. w/ moly...more is NOT better. I highly recommend chasing the bolt holes to get rid of any burrs/debris for an accurate torque reading when you install the bolts.

 

[89mkthree]

guess i finally get to use my tap and die kit! wOOt wOOt!

 

[89mkthree]

so im thinkin about getting clevite bearings, anybody using these? whats the cost of them?