WBX crankshaft bearing

palmgreen57 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:15 am Post subject: WBX crankshaft bearing

Hi
I have a 85 GL caravelle oettinger upgraded
I'm rebuilding the engine and I'm looking for a set of crankshaft bearing in standard size for the crankshaft and 0.25 for the engine case
Does somebody know where I could find these bearing and with trimétal quality ?
thank you for your help
yan

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vanagonjr · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:26 am Post subject:

Van-Cafe

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_707/main-bearings-c707
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palmgreen57 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:42 am Post subject:

Thank you for the reply but it's standard case and 0,25 for the crankshaft
I need standard crank and 0,25 case.....

MarkWard · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:53 am Post subject:

I have not dealt directly with this company in the UK, but they do seem to have some oversized main bearings for a case that has been align bored. Might be worth checking with them.

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/type25-bus/0251984...tartRow=39
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palmgreen57 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:06 am Post subject:

These one are for 86 - 92 vans
Mine is a 1985 with other bearing

vanagonjr · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:12 am Post subject:

OK - not sure I follow - but standard crankshaft bearings for an 85 (1.9) are available at http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_472/main-bearings-c472
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vanagonjr · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:14 am Post subject:

OK - I get it - standard inside diameter for crank, oversize for machine (align bored) case for 1.9L OK - tough order for sure.
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dobryan · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:15 am Post subject:

I think the OP means the case side of the bearing (outer) is 0.25 overbore, the crank side (inner) is standard size.
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palmgreen57 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:44 am Post subject:

Yes. Dobryan you're right

Vanagon Nut · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:46 pm Post subject:

May be less costly or more feasible to find or import a good set of case halves?
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palmgreen57 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject:

Sure, but it's the matching original engine from my bus and the cases has been milled inside to accept the okrasa crankshaft...

MarkWard · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:41 pm Post subject:

The link I provided to VW heritage was not for your specific clearance or engine, only that they are the only ones I have seen with oversize OD main bearings. My suggestion was to contact them and ask.
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ALIKA T3 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 7:23 pm Post subject:

Salut!

If they don't make oversize O.D bearings for your line bored case, maybe have a bushing made at a machined shop for your case, have it cut in half and riveted in the block?
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atomatom · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:55 pm Post subject:

i believe RJE does a lot of custom bearings and could probably help you find an off-the-shelf if it exists: http://www.rockyjennings.com/
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PocketRocket · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:37 am Post subject:

If the block is a 1.9. I would look for a 2.1 (B) block. Much better then a 1.9. Can't be that hard to clearance the inside for rod clearance. Or have the block align bored to .50 .020. The one pc. thrust brg. is the down fall of the 1.9 engines. Thanks Rocky

palmgreen57 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:55 am Post subject: Re: wbx crankshaft bearing

Hi
after some research I didn't find any main bearing std crankshaft - 0.25 case
so I decided to find a set of bearing 0.25 or 0.5 crankshaft - 0.25 or 0.5 case but it's the same, all is out of stock
So, if someone knows where I could find a set of these non standard bearing.... for pre 85 van
thank you for your help
yan

djkeev · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:45 am Post subject: Re: wbx crankshaft bearing

Ther are comoanies that restore old engines as a specialty service.
Part of that task is to obtain the unobtainable, such as bearings. As a result they make their own.

I Would search out one of these companies. It probably won't be the cheapest bearing you ever purchased but you'll have what you need to continue your rebuild.

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He traveled quite a bit for work and often made cross country journey's before paved roads were common place.
He used to talk about fixing flats himself with an old hand air pump and tire irons, and he often mentioned carrying the equipment and supplies needed to pour new babbits while traveling.
Bearings used to be poured in place and even well oiled leather was used to get you back on the road. Spun a bearing? Pull off your belt and cut a chunk out of it to use as a bearing.

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PocketRocket · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 10:33 am Post subject: Re: wbx crankshaft bearing

If you need a set of 1.9 LB brgs. .50mm to block, .25mm to the crank. that # is 025 198 473 I have those in Kolbenschmidt. Rocky

palmgreen57 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: wbx crankshaft bearing

Hi
Pm you Smile

PocketRocket · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: wbx crankshaft bearing

Palmgreen57 my email [email protected] Or my web site www.rockyjennings.com


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