I have a set of H-Beam rods that I purchased from someone a while back. Didn't get around to using them until now. The problem is that the gsr bearings do not line up on them. Both grooves are on the same side of the rod. When I place the bearings in, they are lined up on the opposite sides of eachother. When I flip the rod cap around, the words and letters do not line up (on opposite sides). However, the bearing do line up, but are offcenter (pushed a little to one side). I've been told it's a defect or whatever. What do you guys think?

 

I'd verify that the bearings & rods are for the same engine your putting them into. Call the rod manufacture and see if theres any way to tell.