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xj650 crankcase swap

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by nablats, May 10, 2018.

  1. nablats

    nablats Member

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    I am replacing a cracked crankcase. is it ok to use the main bearing shells from my old engine cases in the new (old) cases I just bought, I don't mind buying new ones, I was thinking they will match the old crankshaft
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member

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    you have to look at the numbers on the case. info overload goes into it in depth. the bearings are color coded.

    The Information Overload Hour
     
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    You might want to get some plastigauge to check you have somewhere near correct clearances rather than chancing it.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member

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    +1^^

    yes thats a lot of work to be wrong about fitment
     
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