I Need bearings for my VH45 Build.

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ramble on
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Hello. I am building up a VH45 for my race boat. I am having a bit of trouble getting hold of good quality bearings to fit in. has anyone got any info of suppliers that i can try. i am based in Oz.


slipnslide88
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Car: 97 VH45de Kouki
Location: Florence Alabama

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theyre hard to come by everybody is supposedly on backorder im in the process of locating some myself. if i can get ahold of some i will let you know. do you need std or undersize?

ramble on
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i am able to use standard sizes on the lot. If i cant get the right ones i have found a set of Honda bearings that fit. all i have to do is change the position of the notches in the block and on the rods.
they should be fine.

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holeset
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Car: r32 skyline

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i crossed referenced these bearings , not sure on widths but im sure they could be modified and even found as an undersize.

Mercedes-Benz M116 3.5-litre vee-8
1977-1982 Porsche 924 2.0L, main bearing set, standard, 64mm, replacement, original part # 046-198-451
MB5248AM (64mm crank journals)
Glyco
H 937/5 (note that this is the same inscription as on my Canadian Kolbies) (64mm crank journals)
Porsche OEM Part Numbers
046 198 451 (64mm crank journals)


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