Old ARIAS question

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  1. AFC357

    AFC357 New Member

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    Looking at a block that requires the Olds Mains.....I have heard finding Bearings is TOUGH??!! Can you still get cranks made like this?? Who is the "Best Bet" for this?? Thanks, Tim
     
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    Billy Biers had Clevite make a large run of these bearings a while back. AFAIK this is the only source for these bearing these days. Standard size only, unless Billy has done a new run lately. Shop number is 518-434-2747 and cell number is 518-368-9696.

    Just about anybody can make you a crank to suit. It's a catalogue item from Crower.
     
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    I just talked to Bob Miner...he said "Some Guy" in Ney York makes them...but did not have Name or Number??!! HELP!!!! Thanks, Tim 616-260-4064
     
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    Yes, that's Billy, above.
     
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    THANK YOU!! Will call him!!
     
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    Arias

    Mattingly machine in bardstown ky has them .1502-348-1180
     
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    Interesting...THANKS!
     
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    Bearings

    Stop hurting bearings Uncle Tim (No relation).....shouldn't have to change those for at least 50,000 miles.....lol

    Hope all is well buddy, Tried calling a few times.

    Trev
     
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    haha!! Putting another motor together....this one with a "huffer" on top!
     
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  10. TOL

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    Did you get this block from Dana? Steel main caps?
     
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    Thinking about it...should I know something??
     
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    Nope. Just curious, that's all. Your PM box is full.
     
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    Finally the sense has returned (Kidding) Being supercharged is like being in a gang, you never really get out....lol

    Glad to hear all is well, Buzz said your doing a funny car for him, I told him you are the man.

    Trev
     
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