Ok i have a complete set of ACL bearing, but they are all standard so as far as clearance issues can i use them even if my crank isnt all standard. I prefer the people who have used ACL for a few builds, because someone who going off of another persons experience. Is it preferred to mix and match acl with oem?

 

Yes I believe most people mix and match. Since ACL bearings maybe fine for some journals and too big/small or others. Jeff Evans has a great write up on this I believe.

 

Is your crank in OEM condition?

ACL Bearings are all the same thickness as "Green" Honda bearings. If your going to use them, Plasti-gauge your clearances! Be sure they fall within tolerance. I guess you could mix and match with OEM's to achieve the optimal Oil Clearance, but it defeats the purpose IMO.

 

I rather use a Bore gauge or a micrometer, because plasti gauge can lie. ACL also makes Under and Over sized bearing also

 

Yes but the after-market over sizes come in larger increments than OEM. Over sized/Under Sized bearings are used when the crankshaft is ground & re-surfaced (which Honda does not recommend!). When you order ACL .010" over, your still getting a "green" sized bearing. They are just .010" thicker, and there is no available "step sizes" to adjust your oil clearance to honda's precise requirement.

A dial bore gauge is excellent to measure the bores, and a micrometer will measure the bearing thickness - but how can you be positive of your oil clearance? If funds allow, use them! I still recommend plasti-gauge to double check, however.

 

I had the crank sent to a remanufacture company (Napa) where they completely redone the whole crank (weld new journals) machined to factory spec. So, i guessing all greens all the way across. The rods are eagle rods.

 

what happened to the crank that you needed to repair it? spun bearings?

 

yeh spun bearing....but they crank is fully re-manned and block has been inspected and it cleared just getting my bearing fitted