cross flow rod bearings

[flattop1]

Is there any difference between the caged rod bearings and the loose rod bearings?
The engine I have has both , after the experience with the repair shop that initially did the work .
I am thinking this is more of the things they scrimped on.

 

[flattop1]

sorry bout the double post didn't think it went through either time.

 

[Faztbullet]

Is there any difference between the caged rod bearings and the loose rod bearings?

Nope.. just easier assembly with caged ones....

 

[johnson89]

you pop out the old bearing out of the cage and put in the new bearing in the same cage,,,,saves about 100.00...took about 30 mins. to do my v-4....... the end on the crank has the cage the piston end has no cage....

 

[boobie]

None. Caged are easier to work with.

 

[flattop1]

Okay.
Next is it ok to have both, or do I need to go with one or the other?
Thanks Tony

 

[johnson89]

my motor came with both 1989 90 hp johnson

 

[Faztbullet]

The motor wont know the difference....

 

[V153]

Correct. They are interchangeable.

Wrist pin bearings are not caged.

 

[Faztbullet]

Wrist pin bearings are not caged.

Usually they are not but they could be depending on rebuilder......