98 jeep xj stock

While replacing my rear main seal I noticed my main bearing has a little scoring on it. It's not deep or gouged bad but you can feel it with ur finger nail. I will get a picture up soon. I am not a engine guru. Is that normal or is it bad?

If it is bad I guess I will pull a junkyard motor and tranny. If I am gonna build a motor might as well build a tranny while I am at it. Although, if anyone knows what year xj 4.0 motors have the same castings that would be a huge help.

 

 

How many miles and what is the oil pressure at hot idle?

 

180000 15 psi

 

The bearing did its job by trapping the debris. You can replace the bearings without removing the crank.