14-07-2022, 08:18 PM
Thanks for these informative replies.
I had simply thought that shell bearings would be easy to assemble, and replace, so more straightforward and probably cheaper than white metal.
It had crossed my mind that as I'm intending to commission some modern conrods which would pass down the bores, why not have them machined to take shell bearings to fit my 1 5/16 splash fed phoenix crank?
It seems however from your comments that this might risk the crank and rods due to whip.
It's all interesting stuff, but it sounds like white metal is the sensible option.
I like the Chevrolet crank, extremely nice. I ran a 1923 Chevy Superior for some years, which was a great car, exposed valve gear and wooden wheels with beaded edge tyres. Wandered around the road too much for comfort, but felt like it would chug clear across America without a glitch.
Thanks again for the replies
I had simply thought that shell bearings would be easy to assemble, and replace, so more straightforward and probably cheaper than white metal.
It had crossed my mind that as I'm intending to commission some modern conrods which would pass down the bores, why not have them machined to take shell bearings to fit my 1 5/16 splash fed phoenix crank?
It seems however from your comments that this might risk the crank and rods due to whip.
It's all interesting stuff, but it sounds like white metal is the sensible option.
I like the Chevrolet crank, extremely nice. I ran a 1923 Chevy Superior for some years, which was a great car, exposed valve gear and wooden wheels with beaded edge tyres. Wandered around the road too much for comfort, but felt like it would chug clear across America without a glitch.
Thanks again for the replies