What are the essential steps and considerations during an engine overhaul regarding bearing replacement and inspection on GMC Jimmy?

In most cases when the engine is overhauled one is required to remove the main & connecting rod bearings then replace them with fresh ones while the removed bearings act as a bench reference on the status of the engine. Failure of bearings mainly results from lack of lubrication, presence of dirt or other particles, overloading of engine, and rusting hence corrections must be done before assembly to avoid the same. While inspecting the bearings they should be withdrawn from the particular place or area and arranged on the clean surface so that they can be match-marked or compared to the crankshaft journal. Contaminants can be brought into the engine during assembly, thru filters, or from machining operations and become lodged in the bearing material and cause scoring or gouging. To avoid this, all parts should be cleansed properly, and the oil and filter changed as often as should be. Lubrication can fail by burn-off, over; loading, leakage of oil, or plugging of the oil passages, and consequent severe damage may include the bearing material being extruded from its backing. There are also driving habits, which have considerable effect on bearings; for example, luging the engine will cause high loads and short trip causes corrosion. Further, improper bearing installation also shorten the life of the bearing as they can cause proper oil starved or, high spots that leads to failure.

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GMC Jimmy Bearing ,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12517006
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Pkg, Rod (Std)(Service Pkg)
Part Number: 12329715
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 19256448
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- Other Name: BEARING; Bearings
- Replaces: 12522101, 88893897
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
- 1987-1988 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Pkg, Rod (.001)
Part Number: 12523925
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Replaces: 12523928
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12523924
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Replaces: 12523927
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 10181277
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1990-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12480255
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Replaces: 12518302
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.002U/S)
Part Number: 12329426
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- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Jimmy BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
Part Number: 12329412
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- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
Part Number: 12329716
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12361491
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Pkg, Rod (.002 Us)(Service Pkg)
Part Number: 12329410
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod
Part Number: 12361490
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod; Bearing
- Replaces: 18012482
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
- 1987-1988 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.020 U/S)
Part Number: 12329427
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
- 1987-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Pkg, Rod (.010 Us)(Service Pkg)
Part Number: 12329411
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Kit,Connect Rod (.25Mm Oversize)
Part Number: 88984044
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Pkg, Main (.001 Us)(Service Pkg)
Part Number: 12329724
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING, Engine Crankshaft Main; Bearing
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Bearing Pkg, Rod (.010)
Part Number: 12523926
Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING KIT, Engine Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

GMC Jimmy Rod Bearing

The Rod Bearing in GMC Jimmy automobiles is used to hold crankshaft and connecting rod in place but rotates letting little friction between them. These bearings are most often plain bearings, but can be made of bi-metal or tri metal. Bi-metal bearings are made of aluminum alloy and tri-metal bearings are made of copper insert metal and overlay of lead-tin-copper alloy to get better strength and especially for better wearing resistance. In the years of production, different types of Rod Bearings have been used in GMC Jimmy and these mainly included the tri-metal bearing type of bearings that are used in the high performance models since they can withstand high levels of power outputs. Performance Rod Bearings can also possess other features like exclusive dry film lubrication and custom designed eccentricity for the finest oil gap and feeding. Normal fixing and servicing of the Rod Bearing should be done to ensure the optimal usage of the GMC Jimmy engines.

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GMC Jimmy Rod Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What are the essential steps and considerations during an engine overhaul regarding bearing replacement and inspection on GMC Jimmy?
A: In most cases when the engine is overhauled one is required to remove the main & connecting rod bearings then replace them with fresh ones while the removed bearings act as a bench reference on the status of the engine. Failure of bearings mainly results from lack of lubrication, presence of dirt or other particles, overloading of engine, and rusting hence corrections must be done before assembly to avoid the same. While inspecting the bearings they should be withdrawn from the particular place or area and arranged on the clean surface so that they can be match-marked or compared to the crankshaft journal. Contaminants can be brought into the engine during assembly, thru filters, or from machining operations and become lodged in the bearing material and cause scoring or gouging. To avoid this, all parts should be cleansed properly, and the oil and filter changed as often as should be. Lubrication can fail by burn-off, over; loading, leakage of oil, or plugging of the oil passages, and consequent severe damage may include the bearing material being extruded from its backing. There are also driving habits, which have considerable effect on bearings; for example, luging the engine will cause high loads and short trip causes corrosion. Further, improper bearing installation also shorten the life of the bearing as they can cause proper oil starved or, high spots that leads to failure.

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