[T3] The new Main bearings

[Adriel Rowley]

Steel backed bearings have been unavailable for a while now. I tried to find some to hoard without success. I know I will need a set for an engine build, but like to have a second on hand.


Thank you,
Adriel


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1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I.- Located in Coastal San Diego County
Student, A.S.U. Tempe, AZ


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> From: topnotch at nycap.rr.com
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:52:22 -0500
> Subject: [T3] The new Main bearings
>
> The T4 world has lost its steel backed center main bearings in the new kits,
> has the T1 world
> Run out of the good ones yet? Is there still good stock?
>
> What are everyone's feelings on a non-steel backed center main? Is it time
> to hoard now?
>
> BTW. can a CAST crank be turned down undersized like a forged crank can?
>
> Keith
>
>
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