Fake mains

thats correct, I also have the same, that is whats available as a FAG Superblend.

If you look at the tolerances for clearances there are overlaps where a CN marked bearing at the top end of the allowed clearance is also within the C3 range but at the bottom end. So the original method using the machinery of the day was to make the bearings and then measure the clearance before marking the clearance with the overlap giving them some flexibility, with today's much better machinery they can set the machines to the clearance needed and stay out of the overlap areas.

comnoz said:

.........unless it was about something along the lines of whether to use dry rub or marinade on baby back ribs. away from the conversation.Russ......
Which is better??? Beats me.

I marinate also...Jim

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You guys crack me up :lol: ---------I love this forum

I have just rebuilt the bottom end of a mates motor and he brought all the bearings from our local British bike shop I have been dealing with since 1978 BJs in Brisbane the main bearings are NSK bearing NJ306EMC3U537 made in Japan, they fitted very nicely and the crank went together pretty good on the box it also has NSKHPS and 507 under the bearing size, most bearing suppliers just go by the bearing numbers as supper bleand was just a name used at some time as Les has said.
The old bearings I replaced was still in great condition, not sure how many miles are on them but still look as good as the day they went in.

I marinate as well.

Ashley

I posted this elsewhere but thought it relevant to also add here.

Just buying a bearing on the numbers ain't gonna ensure quality.

As shown here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RepARd6db7c

jug said:

I just had a look at a set of FAG superblends I have for my bottom end. They are made in India. this is whats etched into the outer race......
FAG X-life (could be X- lite) NJ306EM1 INDIA K323 - 211059
JUG

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I have these FAG X- life NJ306E M1 C3 INDIA L058 150654
FAG X- life NJ306E M1 C3 INDIA K329 203849
I guess the last the markings after INDIA must be batch codes