oversize main bearings cost !!! :(

[jmrc]

Hi Everyone,
anyone here had experienced the need for oversize main bearings ??

I'm in the process of rebuild my engine (911sc) I sent the case to the machine shop for inspection and the case line bore is 0.010 (from previous rebuild) number 8 bearing is standard, crank is std/std

the issue is the price tag on these oversize main bearings is just ridiculous how expensive these are, any alternative options ? probably not, but still cannot belive and digest the cost $$$$$$$


Thanks
Jose

[Ollies930]

Better get the bearings quickly. I was in the same boat with my engine and found out that there were only 14 sets left in stock in Germany about 6 months ago. Doubtful that they will make any more ever again. And the nose bearing comes with it as .010" O.S. so you have to buy a STD sized one, if yours is no good.

[jmrc]

the used bearings are in good shape, I'm wondering if these can be sent for re-coat ?
anyone here have done something similar ?
I have to mentions that case was splitted because the engine was out already the issue with the engine was a cylinder head /valve seat
Thx

[Ollies930]

Read here: Is 4 to 5 thou too much main bearing clearance

[MBruns]

Send them to HM Elliot Inc, Mooresville NC 704 663 8226
you will need to check the after coating clearance it will reduce what you have by .0008 +/-
Mike Bruns

[jmrc]

Thanks a lot !!
I will send them to HM Elliot

[Flat6pac]

Probably time to look for another case
If a valve was the problem, why did you split the case.
You did a line bore when the current way to go is milling center line and linebore to standard.
Bruce

[jmrc]

the case was leaking oil, and the line bore job was done before on a previous re-build not me