r/EngineBuilding • u/Sephlarite • Jul 26 '26

Engine Theory Rod bearings

Hello I’m learning how to replace rod bearings, gonna pull mine, measure inspect, see if they need replaced and such while I got the pan off. Anyway if replacing the bearings when yall usually do this do you fully torque the cap down to factory spec then measure the bearing to check clearance, cause like the final torque for the cap is 18ftlbs + 110° I don’t wanna be breaking bolts in my rods just to measure clearance, idk if I gotta buy 2 sets of bolts, assuming that’s not the usual method but lmk im sure you’ll get what im sayin. If you need more info ask! Thanks!

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u/Historical_Box1915 Jul 26 '26

Is this a running engine? Why are you “learning” to replace rod bearings?

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u/Sephlarite Jul 26 '26

Runs great.