Posted by Massey farmer on April 08, 2014 at 18:31:34 from (174.236.36.127):
I've got a motor that spun a rod bearing. The journal dosent look damaged, just a lot of bearing material that has to be taken off. I ran some emery cloth over it and I think with enough work it will clean up. Should I use the emery cloth dry or keep it wet with oil while I do it? Taking the crank out is not a option right now and I'm pretty sure I can tackle it in frame. Any opinions? I will mic the journal when I'm done to make sure it's still true and plastiguage the new bearings. I priced some croc cloth(sp?) and it was 25 yards for $114 at the local parts store so I think I will keep with the emery cloth.
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