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Old 12-24-2013, 11:46 PM
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Question Rod & Main Bearing Sizes?

Hey, guys. I need to do the rod bearings on my little 2.5 and found a place to get a rod + main bearing kit for about $150. Only problem is I don't know what size I'll need....there's .010, .020, .030, etc. First time (that I know of) this would have been done, so what would you all recommend?

Piston #4 rod knock at idle, oil pressures; 30+ at idle cold, 45+ under power cold. 10-15 at idle hot, around 40 cruising at 55 hot. Knock confirmed by disabling cylinder 4 injector to see if it went away and it did.

Here's the kit I found: http://www.cleggengine.com/amc-ohv-4...1991-1995.html
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You take motor out and take it to machine shop. Crank and block needs to be checked out. Then you will have the information you need for ordering them.
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Oh, didn't know what....I knew I'd have to pull the motor, though. Any idea how much a place would charge for that?
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There casting number on block that tell what was factory but unless you bought brand new there useless if motors been rebuilt already.
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Casting marks/.....http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowledge-base/index.htm
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I'm pretty sure it's never been rebuilt before. 177,500 on the clock and still has decent power for a 4 banger.
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Page 9-10 shows where factory info can be seen go to above link ....
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