Mnethercutt
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JD 1010 RS Gas here
Checking my bearings w/ plasti guage. My connecting rod bearings all (save one) need replacing, so I'm planning on replacing those. I decided to check my mains while I was under there and am not sure what happened.
The plasti guage seemed to be compressed differently in 2 spots. Right along the middle there was a blackish stain and it was heavily compressed and indicated that the mains were in good shape, but outside of the middle, it wasn't as compressed and indicated the mains were in not so good shape.
Which measurement should I be going by?
Asked my neighbor and he said if I replace one set of bearings I would have to replace all the bearings (including cam bearings) or else I would blow up the motor. Is that true?
Also any tips for replacing bearings (rod and mains if I have to do them) much appreciated.
Checking my bearings w/ plasti guage. My connecting rod bearings all (save one) need replacing, so I'm planning on replacing those. I decided to check my mains while I was under there and am not sure what happened.
The plasti guage seemed to be compressed differently in 2 spots. Right along the middle there was a blackish stain and it was heavily compressed and indicated that the mains were in good shape, but outside of the middle, it wasn't as compressed and indicated the mains were in not so good shape.
Which measurement should I be going by?
Asked my neighbor and he said if I replace one set of bearings I would have to replace all the bearings (including cam bearings) or else I would blow up the motor. Is that true?
Also any tips for replacing bearings (rod and mains if I have to do them) much appreciated.