7MGE Oil Shaft Bearings

[Jpscott713]

Hello all, new to the site.. I have been doing a ton of searching trying to source the Durabond oil shaft bearings for the 7MGE. As far as I know same for all the M series motors(4,5, and 7) I rebuilt my 7M about 2 years ago and used factory bearings. They were tight but I clearanced them, but ever since it just doesn't seem correct. The car doesn't get much mileage but when it does I don't want to worry about lack of oil or tearing up the bearings/shaft and want to replace them when I pull the motor for a leaky rear main. Just picked up a set from napa made by Taiho but they seem to be the same as the factory bearings. Please let me know if anyone knows where I can find a set of durabonds, I have read nothing but good about them in all the build threads.

Thanks

 

[hvyman]

Factory toyota is fine.

They only come in 1 size so they must be checked for clearance before use.

IF the engine has good oil pressure i wouldnt be worrying about it.

 

[CyFi6]

I have used the Taiho bearings from napa a couple times, they are fine. Taiho is the same company that supplies Toyota as far as bearings go (their symbol is stamped right onto the factory bearings). They will need to be clearanced.