BEARING ENGINE CONNECTING ROD 020 (SET OF 6)

WC51WC51 EARLYWC52WC53WC54WC55WC56WC57WC58WC63WC64
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SKU:  CC1056093C
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 21.1
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Connecting rod bearings 0.020" undersize

Set of 6 for 6-cylinder engine

Complete set of connecting rod bearings in 0.020" (0.50mm) undersize specification for WWII military 6-cylinder engines. These bearings are intended for fitting to a reground crankshaft where the connecting rod journals have been turned 0.020" undersize during an engine overhaul.

Specification

020" undersize

Engine type

6-cylinder inline

Application

4x4 and 6x6 military vehicles

Set contents

6 pieces (complete for 6-cylinder engine)

Features

  • Set of 6 connecting rod bearings for complete engine overhaul
  • 0.020" (0.50mm) undersize specification for reground crankshaft
  • Suitable for 6-cylinder inline engines
  • High-quality bearing materials for durability
  • Supplied complete for direct fitting

★ Professional quality connecting rod bearings for correct overhaul of WWII military 6-cylinder engines with reground crankshaft.

Application

This bearing set is intended for 6-cylinder engines where the crankshaft has been reground to 0.020" (0.50mm) undersize on the connecting rod journals during overhaul. Typically used on WWII military lorries with 6-cylinder configuration.

Installation notes

Note: these bearings fit ONLY on crankshafts that have been reground 0.020" undersize. Always check crankshaft dimensions with a micrometer before fitting. Fit according to factory specification with correct torque settings for connecting rod bolts. Replace all 6 bearings simultaneously.

Compatibility

This bearing set is exclusively suitable for engines with a reground crankshaft (0.020" undersize). NOT compatible with standard size crankshafts - use standard size bearings for these. For larger regrind sizes (0.030", 0.040"), different bearing sizes are required.

Historical context

Connecting rod bearings in undersize specifications were essential for overhauling WWII military engines in the field and at depots, where reground crankshafts were given a second life.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.

Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.

This part fits:

ModelYears
Dodge
Dodge WC51 (early)1942
Dodge WC51 weapons carrier1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch)1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC53 carryall1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC54 ambulance1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage1942, 1943
Dodge WC56 command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC57 command car (winch)1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC58 radio command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch)1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC64 KD ambulance1945

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)

Engine description, maintenance
Engine description, maintenance
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