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Genuine Chevrolet K1500 Rod Bearing
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17 Rod Bearings found
Chevrolet K1500 Bearing ,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12517006$37.81 MSRP: $91.12You Save: $53.31 (59%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Chevrolet K1500 Bearing Pkg, Rod (Std)(Service Pkg)
Part Number: 12329715$14.78 MSRP: $29.81You Save: $15.03 (51%)
Chevrolet K1500 Connect Rod Bearing Kit
Part Number: 19256448$15.87 MSRP: $26.27You Save: $10.40 (40%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet K1500 Bearing Pkg, Rod (.001)
Part Number: 12523925$14.79 MSRP: $29.83You Save: $15.04 (51%)
Chevrolet K1500 Connect Rod Bearing Kit
Part Number: 12523924$32.23 MSRP: $53.34You Save: $21.11 (40%)Ships in 1 Business Day
Chevrolet K1500 Connect Rod Bearing Kit
Part Number: 10181277$30.32 MSRP: $50.17You Save: $19.85 (40%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet K1500 Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.026Mm Undersize)
Part Number: 12517007$58.40 MSRP: $96.65You Save: $38.25 (40%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Chevrolet K1500 Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.002U/S)
Part Number: 12329426$3.87 MSRP: $20.29You Save: $16.42 (81%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet K1500 Rod Bearing
Chevrolet K1500 Rod Bearing provides the crankshaft with a smooth, oil-cushioned bearing surface to spin freely with very little metal-to-metal contact and maximum support for each power stroke. Inside the V8 block, this is a Rod Bearing, which is a plain, split insert nesting into the connecting rod and its cap, utilizing a precise crush fit and oil holes in line with pressurized galleries. This allows a film of lubricant to carry the load instead of raw metal. Two construction families are evident throughout Chevrolet truck engines, bi-metal and tri-metal, and both connecting Rod Bearing shells use a steel backing that is covered by a softer working layer. Bi-metal versions use aluminum alloy reinforced with silicone for seizure resistance, and tri-metal units have an intermediate layer of copper and a lead-tin-copper overlay, a stack that increases fatigue strength and allows debris to embed harmlessly. Whichever style the K1500 utilizes, engineers want to see an oil clearance between 0.001 and 0.0035 inch. Drivers check for it with Plastigage or micrometer and bore gauge combos before selecting between standard or undersize Rod Bearing sets to restore that clearance. Maintaining correct Rod Bearing size prevents friction damage, keeps the Chevrolet small block smooth, and extends the life of every K1500 engine.
Each OEM Chevrolet K1500 Rod Bearing we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Chevrolet K1500 Rod Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: What are the causes and prevention methods for Rod Bearing failure during an engine overhaul on Chevrolet K1500?A:When an engine is being overhauled, the main and connecting rod bearings should be replaced with new ones. Nevertheless, the old bearings must be kept for examination because they can tell a lot about the condition of the engine. Bearing failure may arise due to various causes including absence of lubrication, presence of dirt or foreign particles, overloading of the engine and corrosion. Regardless of the cause, avoiding future bearing failures requires that one rectifies the current failure before reassembling the engine. In referencing to any issues that may exist in relation to a corresponding crankshaft journal, these bearings should be taken from the engine block and main bearing caps as well as from connecting rods and rod caps and arranged on a clean surface in their original positions. Foreign material and dirt can enter into engines through improper assembly; passing by filters/PCV system or even present in oil. These particles sink into soft bearing material causing damage to it. This type of bearing failure can be prevented by regular cleaning of engine components and frequent oil and filter changes. Insufficient lubrication results from excessive heat; overloading; oil leakage or throw off; blocked oil passages etc. Such wiping leads to overheating when there is not enough lubrication whereby bearing material is wiped or extruded out from steel backing plates. Driving habits such as full throttle open throttle operation, short trip driving at low speeds in high gears also affect bearing life. Due to such habits we can experience high loads on bearings, which cause flexing, fatigue failure/corrosion. Poorly installed bearings during engine assembly like tight fitted bearings or trapped dirt/foreign particles have also been known to cause failures.
