Yes I am absolutely going to remove welch plugs for an acid bath (it has been sitting in the back of my shed for 10 years I think - I remember doing the same for the motor in Stinky now.

It is not a rant when it is advice CQ - all good. I am very open to advice - that is why I post these things so Bellett.net can give me heads up!! I thank you all!


Thanks Dave for the info on the Cam Bearings - will let you know how I go.


Cheers,
Neil

has anybody solved this problem of cam bearings ? I had same issue way back in 90's on the GT engine rebuild.

Somewhere in the old memory bank I recall that 1200 Suzuki Motor cycle bearings were being modified to fit.

I think you will find that Suzuki mod was twin cam.

does anybody have the dimensions of the bearings (Bellett that is)

Hello Glenn,

I found this info on camshaft bearings this morning:

Camshaft Bearing Set 3C6127
Oversize STD
Brand ACL
Manufacturer ACL
Camshaft Bearing (c) 6127
- 1,2,3
OE Part Number 1 5-11611-002
Manufacturer ACL
Min Std Shaft Size 1.7707in / 44.975mm
Max Std Shaft Size 1.7707in / 44.975mm
Min Std Tunnel Size 1.8902in / 48.01mm
Max Std Tunnel Size 1.8909in / 48.03mm
Max Wall At Crown 0.0591in / 1.5mm
Max Overall Length 1.0000in / 25.4mm
Semi-finished N
Min Vertical Oil Clearance 0.0014in / 0.035mm
Max Vertical Oil Clearance 0.0037in / 0.095mm
Material F23


MAIN BEARINGS:
Main Bearing Set 5M2817
Oversize STD, .25, .50, .75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50
Brand ACL Duraglide
Manufacturer ACL
Main Bearing (c) 2817
- 1,3,5
Half Type Identical Halves
OE Part Number 1 9-11510-609
OE Part Number 2 9-11510-141
Manufacturer ACL
Min Std Shaft Size 2.2016in / 55.92mm
Max Std Shaft Size 2.2022in / 55.935mm
Min Std Tunnel Size 2.3220in / 58.98mm
Max Std Tunnel Size 2.3228in / 59mm
Max Wall At Crown 0.0596in / 1.513mm
Max Overall Length 1.2650in / 32.13mm
Min Vertical Oil Clearance 0.0007in / 0.019mm
Max Vertical Oil Clearance 0.0031in / 0.08mm
Material F780
Main Bearing (c) 2818
- 2,4
Half Type Identical Halves
Manufacturer ACL
Min Std Shaft Size 2.2016in / 55.92mm
Max Std Shaft Size 2.2022in / 55.935mm
Min Std Tunnel Size 2.3220in / 58.98mm
Max Std Tunnel Size 2.3228in / 59mm
Max Wall At Crown 0.0596in / 1.513mm
Max Overall Length 0.8299in / 21.08mm
Min Vertical Oil Clearance 0.0007in / 0.019mm
Max Vertical Oil Clearance 0.0031in / 0.08mm
Material F780

Hope that helps mate.
Neil

I have a new set here a forum member helped me get it's up to that forum member to say if he can get more as I think the supply is low if not gone.

Thanks Neil

I don't need any now, but the info could help soembody out maybe. I wonder if the SOHC and DOHC lay shaft uses the same bearings.... i would imagine so.

last time I checked acl no longer had stock and were not making any Maybe a group buy I would get a couple more sets.

thatmight be the way to go, a group buy or maybe a Club purchase as these will always be a problem otherwise

I have already checked with acl about getting them remade and they will do them but need to order a min of 300 sets very expensive I'll have a look through my spares as I should have a few spare sets that I won't need. Peter.

Hi Peter,

do you know if they also fit SOHC and DOHC engines.

glenn

The ones I have are nason 3c6127n made in Taiwan box says for g130/150/161/180/200 ? Maybe they might be of help

Hi Glen they will fit 1800 block as well

thanks Peter.
(long time no see, mate)

glenn

might be worth asking at Bursons etc........ thanks

glenn