263 rod bearings

[Panningbros]

I am looking for a set of .010 undersized connecting rod bearing inserts for 1952 263 straight eight. A fellow at Kanters told me that Plymouth 273-318 cid motors from late 60’s used the same specs and are readily available. Can anyone verify that info? Thanks!

 

[GL03]

Pauls Rod and Bearing does babbitting for engines.

 

[Panningbros]

Sorry I don’t need Babbitt. These are insert rods and I need.010 under bearing inserts…

 

[Bob]

Looking around, I see your problem. 0.010" is hard to find!
Here are a couple of possible sources I found:

Connecting Rod Bearing – Egge Machine Company

egge.com

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The Egge Site list the bearing size

This guy deals on ebay and I have had very good experiences with him. He can probably supply even if he doesn't list it, Falcon Global +1 800-756-1114

Weight 0.70 lbs
Oversize 000, 001, 002, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060
Dimensions 2.75 × 2.00 × 1.25 in
Standard Shaft Diameter (inches) 2.125/2.126
Vertical Oil Clearance (inches) .0003/.0024
Vertical Assembled Inside Diameter (inches) 2.1263/2.1274
Wall Thickness at Crown (inches) .0618/.0621
Bearing O.D. or Housing Bore (inches) 2.250/2.250
Length (inches) .850/.860

 

[suntreemcanic]

The 318 bearings will work. You have to drill an oil hole. They are much cheaper than Buick bearings and easier to get.

 

[Panningbros]

Thanks Buddy! That’s what I needed to hear.

 

[GL03]

Pauls Rod and Bearing does babbitting for engines.

Internet is the best place to get the wrong information.