What should be done with old bearings during an engine overhaul, and why is it important to examine them on Ford Bronco?

When doing an engine overhaul it is common to remove the main and connecting rod bearings and replace them with new ones while the old ones are used for analysis. Some of the causes of bearing failure include; inadequate lubrication, dirt accumulation, overloading, and corrosion, any one of which has to be treated before reassembling the engine, otherwise, it will recur. On the latter, bearings should be taken out of their positions and arranged on a flat surface to align any defects that may be on the crankshaft journal. Contaminants may be introduced to the engine during: assembly, filter, PCV system and; often may be metal chips and abrasives that are used during machining or reconditioning of the engine. Larger Foreign Particles can get lodged in the bearing material surface, and huge particles may cause scoring or gouging of the bearing material surface. That is why proper washing of all components and oil and filter replacement are so important in order to avoid such failures. Where no lubricant is available the reasons may include: high temperatures, overloading, leakage of oil, blocked oil supplies,where bearing metal is removed and the backing gets to overheat. Common traversing behaviors are also very influential in bearing duration; for example, low-speed racing generates high loads that expel the oil while short excursions are eradicative because the heat cannot expunge moisture and gases. Also, when bearings are wrongly positioned, it can lead to oil starvation or there tends to be formation of high spots which lead to failure.

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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
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- Other Name: Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- Replaces: FT4Z-6211-D
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
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- Other Name: Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
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- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: 8E5Z-6211-A
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- Other Name: Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
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- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: D9HZ-6211-A
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- Other Name: Bearing
- Position: Upper And Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Part Number: 8E5Z-6211-C
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- Other Name: Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
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- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
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- 2021-2023 Ford Bronco | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: C2OZ-6211-R
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- Other Name: Bearing, Connecting Rod Bearing
- Position: Upper And Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1996 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: C2OZ-6211-U
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- Manufacturer Note: .010" U/S
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- 1980-1996 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: C2OZ-6211-V
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- Manufacturer Note: .020" U/S
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- 1980-1996 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing Connecting Rod
Part Number: C5AZ6211T
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: C5AZ-6211-U
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- Manufacturer Note: .010" U/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: C9OZ-6211-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing
- Position: Upper And Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1996 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 4AT E4OD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: D9HZ-6211-D
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: .010" U/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: D9HZ-6211-E
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Bronco Bearing - Connecting Rod
Part Number: D9HZ-6211-F
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: .030" U/S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1980-1989 Ford Bronco | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3AT C6, 4AT AOD, 4MT, 5MT

Ford Bronco Rod Bearing

In the Ford Bronco cars, the Rod Bearing plays a vital part to hold crank and other rods to rotate with ease and less friction. These bearings are normally plain bearings and the material can be bi-metal or tri-metal. Two-piece Metal Bushes are made of an aluminum based alloy and many have silicone inserts for added hardness and seizure. By comparison, tri-metal Rod Bearings contain a second metal of copper alloy and third metal of lead-tin-copper overlay to deal with a high amount of strength and fatigue load. Ford Bronco Rod Bearings have come a long way for example, higher performance Bronco models may use tri-metal bearings that contain very exotic materials and coatings to minimize the amount of friction between rod bearings and the rod. These performance Rod Bearings are designed with focus on the high output engines with peculiar design features that contribute to oil clearance and lubrication. Ford Bronco's Rod Bearings should be properly installed and maintained for it to provide the required reliability throughout the engine's lifetime.

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Ford Bronco Rod Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Bearing - Connecting Rod
C2OZ-6211-R
Q: What should be done with old bearings during an engine overhaul, and why is it important to examine them on Ford Bronco?
A: When doing an engine overhaul it is common to remove the main and connecting rod bearings and replace them with new ones while the old ones are used for analysis. Some of the causes of bearing failure include; inadequate lubrication, dirt accumulation, overloading, and corrosion, any one of which has to be treated before reassembling the engine, otherwise, it will recur. On the latter, bearings should be taken out of their positions and arranged on a flat surface to align any defects that may be on the crankshaft journal. Contaminants may be introduced to the engine during: assembly, filter, PCV system and; often may be metal chips and abrasives that are used during machining or reconditioning of the engine. Larger Foreign Particles can get lodged in the bearing material surface, and huge particles may cause scoring or gouging of the bearing material surface. That is why proper washing of all components and oil and filter replacement are so important in order to avoid such failures. Where no lubricant is available the reasons may include: high temperatures, overloading, leakage of oil, blocked oil supplies,where bearing metal is removed and the backing gets to overheat. Common traversing behaviors are also very influential in bearing duration; for example, low-speed racing generates high loads that expel the oil while short excursions are eradicative because the heat cannot expunge moisture and gases. Also, when bearings are wrongly positioned, it can lead to oil starvation or there tends to be formation of high spots which lead to failure.