Reuse block from spun bearing?

[1gcrazy]

I have a block that had a bearing spin inside of it due to a bad oil pump.

Is it ok to reuse something like this?

 

[KazooGS-T]

Sure is... Take it to a machine shop and let them check it out and clean it up though.

 

[vr4scott]

Which bearing spun? I've reused several blocks that had seized or spun a balance shaft bearing, I just eliminated it and went forward. If it was a main bearing I'd have a machinist check it out, but because of the materials used it would more than likely destroy the crank before the block saw any damage.

 

[TFFC]

vr4 scott, do you know what a spun bearing means? When the bearing spins, it locks onto the crankshaft and spins around in the main cap and block, when you spin a bearing it is not just put a new bearing in and send it, you need a decent amount of machine work, most of the time, you need to shave the main cap, saddle the block do a main line hone or bore if really bad! Labor work adds up! Some times it is cheaper to just find a good block.

 

[SniperMatt59]

vr4 scott, do you know what a spun bearing means? When the bearing spins, it locks onto the crankshaft and spins around in the main cap and block, when you spin a bearing it is not just put a new bearing in and send it, you need a decent amount of machine work, most of the time, you need to shave the main cap, saddle the block do a main line hone or bore if really bad! Labor work adds up! Some times it is cheaper to just find a good block.

agree, along with get the crankshaft turned based on the condition.

 

[turbo laser]

Yes I agree. Definitely take the block to be machined and go from there. Cause in the time you take to find a good bare block you could have it back from the machinist.

 

[Mackadoches]

Most definitely take it to a machine shop. I had a bearing spin and it left little metal shavings everywhere. I'm sure those shavings aren't good...