How NOT to install a bearing.

Note locating notch (top). A bolt indexes this bearing. If this bolt is screwed in too far when the bearing is installed, this wear pattern will appear. (right)

Also note the damage that was done pounding te bearing in, and the scraping done to "repair" said damage.

The main bearings. Note the textured finish, compliments of all the trash floating around in the oil after the last rebuild.

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