bottom end · FF-0045

What are full-floating rod bearings in an early Ford Flathead?

The bearing rotates on the crankshaft and also inside the connecting rod, so a spinning bearing is normal. Steve says the early ones have flanges on each end and are two inches nominal diameter on the crank.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

connecting-rod bearings

Applicable scope

first-series Ford Flathead V8