Just started reassembly of my engine and when I opened up my main bearings and the 1st "oh, $#1t" moment right off the bat. Now I'm gonna try and post a couple of pix, something that had always given me fits, here goes/ These are brand new, tri metal but probably from the 80s or maybe earlier.
I did set the crank in and plastigaged the clearances,(which are great) and then stopped to ask. I've built engines before, but have never seen anything like this. I can't catch a fingernail on the...
Take a look at these bearings
