Main bearing caps

Jim Buell · Post by **Jim Buell** » Wed Feb 20, 2002 12:59 pm

I am in need of a set of main bearing caps for XPAG (TC) block. If anybody has some available, please contact me off list

Jim Buell

Jim Buell · Post by **Jim Buell** » Wed Feb 20, 2002 1:14 pm

My first message may not have gone out, so this may be a repeat - sorry.

I am in need of a set of main bearing caps for an XPAG (TC) block. If you have a set you are willing to part with please contact me off list. Thanks

Jim Buell

Jim Buell · Post by **Jim Buell** » Thu Feb 21, 2002 5:23 pm

Thanks to all who responded. I have a source for caps and with all of the comments and suggestions now have a good idea of what to look for and how to proceed (very carefully!)

Jim Buell

BUD SILVERS · Post by **BUD SILVERS** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:54 am

Hello all; I have acquired a TC (xpag) block which is missing the main bearing caps. Does anyone have a set from a junk block that you would sell? Contact me off list if you do. I am aware of the machining necessary to make them work. I have located a front main bearing cap, but am missing the other two and would still buy a set of all three. Thank you. Bud Silvers TC 8192 - Low n slo in the Black Forest of Colorado...... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ron Benson · Post by **Ron Benson** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:06 pm

Hi all, Does anyone have a spare set of main bearing caps for a XPAG they are willing to sell? My spare block only has the rear one, so only need the centre and front, but am willing to buy the full set. I wonder what happened to them over the previous 30 years? Regards, Ron Benson (windy N. Yorkshire) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Chip Hellie · Post by **Chip Hellie** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:30 pm

Ron, I have a set I'll pull of an old block if you need. Block has a good sized hole out the side and I don't think I want to repair it. Chip Hellie

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Clive Sherriff · Post by **Clive Sherriff** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:46 am

Ron, et al, As you may or may not be aware you are unlikely to be able to just put the "new" caps in as were line bored as a set and so make each engine cap alignment unique (same applies to con rods). Shaving off say 0.050 inch from all 3 caps and getting a good machine shop to rebore in line again will probably cure any mismatching. Clive Oxford UK ================================

----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Benson To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:05 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] Main bearing caps Hi all, Does anyone have a spare set of main bearing caps for a XPAG they are willing to sell? My spare block only has the rear one, so only need the centre and front, but am willing to buy the full set. I wonder what happened to them over the previous 30 years? Regards, Ron Benson (windy N. Yorkshire) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Bob Grunau · Post by **Bob Grunau** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:29 am

The caps can be shiffed sideways by filing one side and adding metal to the other to get the cap more or less lined up with the block crank bore. Remove dowel pins. Then line bore. If the rear aluminum oil slinger is in place at the back of the block, the line bore can bring the original slinger hole back to standard size so the scroll on the crankshaft can do a reasonable job of keeping oil in the engine. I think radial clearance to the crank scroll should be 0.002" or less. Bob Grunau Ron, et al, As you may or may not be aware you are unlikely to be able to just put the "new" caps in as were line bored as a set and so make each engine cap alignment unique (same applies to con rods). Shaving off say 0.050 inch from all 3 caps and getting a good machine shop to rebore in line again will probably cure any mismatching. Clive Oxford UK ================================

----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Benson To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:05 PM Subject: [mg-tabc] Main bearing caps Hi all, Does anyone have a spare set of main bearing caps for a XPAG they are willing to sell? My spare block only has the rear one, so only need the centre and front, but am willing to buy the full set. I wonder what happened to them over the previous 30 years? Regards, Ron Benson (windy N. Yorkshire) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ron Benson · Post by **Ron Benson** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:36 pm

Hi Clive, Bob and others, Yes I am aware that the main brg. Caps will require re-fitting, and thanks for the reminder. Ps, anyone clued up on XK engines as I have recently purchased a C Type replica(Jaguar that is) Pps, Will I get ex communicated from the group? Regards, Ron Benson(still windy N Yorks.) From: Clive Sherriff [mailto:clive.sherriff@ntlworld.com] Sent: 19 October 2008 08:46 To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com; Ron Benson Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Main bearing caps Ron, et al, As you may or may not be aware you are unlikely to be able to just put the "new" caps in as were line bored as a set and so make each engine cap alignment unique (same applies to con rods). Shaving off say 0.050 inch from all 3 caps and getting a good machine shop to rebore in line again will probably cure any mismatching. Clive Oxford UK ================================ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

LuckyFloridaLin@aol.com · Post by **LuckyFloridaLin@aol.com** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:52 pm

Hell No Ron: Geez I love those C types. Horraaaaaaaaaaaay for you! My buddy John Hall down the street was the Jaguar British Rep. Served in the RAF.Let me know and I will ask him. Tally Ho! Thom In a message dated 10/21/2008 3:37:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ron.benson@tiscali.co.uk writes: Hi Clive, Bob and others, Yes I am aware that the main brg. Caps will require re-fitting, and thanks for the reminder. Ps, anyone clued up on XK engines as I have recently purchased a C Type replica(Jaguar that is) Pps, Will I get ex communicated from the group? Regards, Ron Benson(still windy N Yorks.) From: Clive Sherriff [mailto:_clive.sherriff@clive.shecli_ (mailto:clive.sherriff@ntlworld.com) ] Sent: 19 October 2008 08:46 To: _mg-tabc@yahoogroupsmg-t_ (mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com) ; Ron Benson Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Main bearing caps Ron, et al, As you may or may not be aware you are unlikely to be able to just put the "new" caps in as were line bored as a set and so make each engine cap alignment unique (same applies to con rods). Shaving off say 0.050 inch from all 3 caps and getting a good machine shop to rebore in line again will probably cure any mismatching. Clive Oxford UK ================================ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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