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Glyco Rod Bearings (3.2 rod knock)
I just want to be sure I didn't miss anything while researching past threads on the subject.
Am I correct that the general consensus is the Clevite H 77 bearings are the best reasonably priced option for Rod bearings. Engine: 3.2 weekend warrior track use Thanks in advance for any input. Bob
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Clevite is the standard in the American iron engines. If I'd have known the issues with Glyco, I would have went Clevite.
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The reason those Clevite 77 bearings were developed by Automobile Associates is the result of problems found with the Glyco bearings. I would go with the Clevites w/out question for ANY 3.2/3.3/3.6 rebuild
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The last 3 sets I used were the Clevites. I asked about 3.0 Clevites and Automobile Associates told me that they were several months out but suggested and supplied me with GT 3 bearings.
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Yep GT3 rod bearings are a direct fit on 3.0 SC rods. Very nice bearings.
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Is there a discount supplier for Clevite 77 bearings ?
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When I did my re-build there was talk of faulty bearings. The suggested fix was having the Glyco bearings coated... Well as we all now know, coating them as a fix; not so much!
Oh well, live and learn. This was my first build so I am actually looking forward to tearing it down and inspecting everything. I had great help in the way of Ted Robinson  looking over my shoulder a few times during the build so I am pretty confident (hopeful) there wont be any other issues than the one bearing.Anyway, I thought that would be the reply I received but I wanted to be 100% sure. As always, thank you everybody for the input. Very much appreciated!!
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Crap...wish I'd seen this before I did my rebuild a few years ago...
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Buck, the Clevite bearings have only been available for a year or so. They were released in response to the discovery that the new, non-German made Glycos were failing.
If you bought your Glycos a few years ago, it's quite likely they were still made in Germany, and are probably fine.
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