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Jun 9, 2005 | 12:03 PM

bshackelford711

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thrust bearings

I was just reading and found out that the thrust bearings for the FE motors are different. 58-63 are different from a 64.

does anyone know about this and how much different?

if so and i have the wrong ones can i buy just a thrust bearing?

Jun 9, 2005 | 12:09 PM

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In '64 they went to a wider thrust bearing. Early ones can be used in a later block, but later ones cannot be used in an earlier block.

Jun 9, 2005 | 01:31 PM

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damn damn damn damn that is not cool i am worried now

does anyone know the sizes? ID and OD

Jun 9, 2005 | 01:55 PM

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What year is your block?

Pre-'64 engines use a .465" flange thrust bearing. Later engines use a .535" thrust bearing.

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Jun 9, 2005 | 07:02 PM

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Pre 64 thrust bearing # Federal Mogul 4020M. Small set back. See if you can have one for Sat del locally. G.

Jun 21, 2005 | 03:26 PM

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i have a 63 block

where would i need to measure to check this?

Jun 21, 2005 | 03:29 PM

bshackelford711

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I have put it in the block and i seem to have no prblems. that i can tell. But still what do i need to check?

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Jun 21, 2005 | 03:50 PM

bshackelford711

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this is the kit that cam with my rebuild kit from summit

FEM-4261M10

I am thinking that they might be what i need ( i hope

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Jun 21, 2005 | 04:00 PM

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bshackelford711

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this is the kit that cam with my rebuild kit from summit

FEM-4261M10

I am thinking that they might be what i need ( i hope

)

the FEM-4261M10 is for the ten under that i had the crank ground

Jun 21, 2005 | 05:38 PM

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I don't think it would have went in if it were wrong. Do you have the old thrust bearing to compare to?

Jun 22, 2005 | 12:10 AM

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bshackelford711

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nope i wish i did so that i could check but that got sent off to the machine shop with the crank and block

Jun 22, 2005 | 05:06 AM

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The kit you have might have the old style bearing possibly. Not sure. Is it a federal mogul bearing? The old F/M I have here out of the 63 406 have: fm 2304 CP BO stamped in them. This is off the thrust bearing. I'd be certain you have the correct bearing. It does sound like it fits ok though. G.