Engine: 1950 2R5 Connecting Rod Bearings P/N

[JesseKilgore]

Hello,
I need to replace the connecting rod bearings in my 1950 2R5 pick-em-up truck. I ordered CB-583P from clevite and they clearly are not the correct bearings. grrrr

Could one of you fine SDC members provide me with the correct part number or even better, a link to the correct bearings?

Needless to say, it is very disappointing i wont be driving the ol gal this weekend and will have to wait longer as i wait for a new order to arrive.

Thanks
-jes

[TWChamp]

520834 is what my Motor's flat rate manual shows for the part number on the Champion engine 1939 to 1952.

[tim333]

Check with Robert Kapteyn for the number and the parts.

[greyben]

The Clevite # for the Studebaker small 6 is CB-286P. I think the 583 is a ford app.

[StudeRich]

Most Studebaker Vendors at: http://studebakervendors.com carry the Champion 6 Rod Bearings in Federal Mogul, which may be the only Mfg. left of fresh New Brgs. not NOS.

[JesseKilgore]

Thank you all for the replies. I have placed an order and the new set is on the way. I hope these work! It is much easier to just walk in NAPA like with newer trucks LOL
-jes

[JesseKilgore]

Got the new bearings in and things are back to good. So far so good. But the guy I sold my 29 Ford to 10 years ago is selling it and asked if I wanted to buy it back before it goes to the open market... 10 years later! So, I am parting with my Studebaker... all the fun wrenching on this thing but to get my old Ford Pick up back is going to be cool... So, if anyone is looking I have posted my truck for sale.

http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/4916170653.html

[PackardV8]

Very nice patina on your truck, Jesse.

Two random thoughts.

AFAIK, Clevite long ago discontinued all their Studebaker part numbers.

I ordered CB-583P from clevite and they clearly are not the correct bearings. grrrr

Not really important, but why did you order the CB-583P? A quick search would have shown they're for the small Ford 6-cyl. Just asking because if there's an incorrect reference out there somewhere, it should be fixed.

jack vines

[StudeRich]

You know Jack I remember Ford Falcons having a 170 Engine, maybe there are some out there that focus way TOO much on engine size.

[JesseKilgore]

Very nice patina on your truck, Jesse.

Two random thoughts.

AFAIK, Clevite long ago discontinued all their Studebaker part numbers.



Not really important, but why did you order the CB-583P? A quick search would have shown they're for the small Ford 6-cyl. Just asking because if there's an incorrect reference out there somewhere, it should be fixed.

jack vines

They were actually listed as "COMPATIBLE" on the ebay page i bought them from. Ebay search for "studebaker 2r5 connecting rod bearings" brought this up... we contacted, informed and sent back the others.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Connecting-Rod-Bearing-Pair-CLEVITE-CB-583P-/121411130286?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AStudebaker%7CModel%3A2R5&hash=item1c44aad3ae&vxp=mtr

[StudeRich]

Can we ask which dimension was wrong on these Bearings?

[JesseKilgore]

Can we ask which dimension was wrong on these Bearings?

I guess the length? When I put the bearing in the connecting rod bottom, it was about 1/4 inch too long and sticking out. It was obvious it was not the correct one.

[StudeRich]

OK, thanks, it was for a much larger diameter Rod Throw then.