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<P>I would use the same grade. If you haven't "scored" the journal, 99% of the wear should be at the bearing. IMHO. I don't think they make a plasitigage for the tight SR clearance. IF the journals look good, I would use the same grade bearings (as stamped on the rod), lube it up with molybdenum disulfide assembly lube and be done with it. I had a small rod knock and drove it that way for about 3000 miles. When I disassembled, the bearing was hammered but the journal looked great. I replaced all four rod bearings, drove the car for another 5k and sold the car. The owner is at about 15k now, drives the $hit out of it and no noticable rod noise and no metallic debris in the oil either. I believe that to be the right way to do it, on a budget.<BR><BR>Erik Halvorson </P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>From: <I>David Pertuz <davidpertuz@mindspring.com></I><BR>...I am not sure I can take for granted that I can just replace the bearings with the same grades. So I am assuming I will want to measure the journals</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2743??PS=47575" target="_top">The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian.</a> </html>