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2010_camaro · 08-18-2016, 09:33 AM

So what picture is correct for main and rod bearings?
I've seen it both ways.
What picture is correct top or bottom?

Olddudesrule · 08-18-2016, 09:50 AM

Sub'ed, but I believe the offset (bottom photo) is correct.

willhe64 · 08-18-2016, 10:35 AM

I've never seen it done the bottom way and never had. This is the way I was taught and it's work 100% of the time every time.

JerTM · 08-18-2016, 11:46 AM

Direct from GM's Service Information for a 2014 6.2L

"Install new upper connecting rod bearings into position. Roll the connecting rod bearings into position so that the lock tang engages the alignment slot. The connecting rod bearings must fit flush in the connecting rod . "

So I would say the first picture is the correct way.

2010_camaro · 08-18-2016, 04:01 PM

Bottom picture is how the engine was taken apart

CFD · 08-18-2016, 04:14 PM

The bearings should sit flush as in the first photo, chances are the bearing moved during disassembly.

2010_camaro · 08-19-2016, 10:00 AM

All rod bearings was like the bottom picture. The mains where flat across.

JerTM · 08-19-2016, 10:33 AM

From the factory? That would be a first for me, I've taken down a few LS engines to replace pistons and rings under warranty, never saw a bearing installed that way.

08-18-2016, 09:33 AM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	Proper bearing install?? So what picture is correct for main and rod bearings? I've seen it both ways. What picture is correct top or bottom? Attached Images __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

08-18-2016, 09:50 AM	#2
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Sub'ed, but I believe the offset (bottom photo) is correct. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

08-18-2016, 10:35 AM	#3
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I've never seen it done the bottom way and never had. This is the way I was taught and it's work 100% of the time every time. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

08-18-2016, 04:01 PM	#5
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	Bottom picture is how the engine was taken apart __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

08-19-2016, 10:00 AM	#7
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	All rod bearings was like the bottom picture. The mains where flat across. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

08-18-2016, 11:46 AM	#4
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	Direct from GM's Service Information for a 2014 6.2L "Install new upper connecting rod bearings into position. Roll the connecting rod bearings into position so that the lock tang engages the alignment slot. The connecting rod bearings must fit flush in the connecting rod . " So I would say the first picture is the correct way.

08-18-2016, 04:14 PM	#6
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	The bearings should sit flush as in the first photo, chances are the bearing moved during disassembly.

08-19-2016, 10:33 AM	#8
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	From the factory? That would be a first for me, I've taken down a few LS engines to replace pistons and rings under warranty, never saw a bearing installed that way.