1HD-T big end bearings

[cruiserloco]

I need to change the BEB's on my HD-T, my have never being done.
I was wondering if anybody can recommend a shop that is familiar with this job here in the Austin area?
I don't know if Edwin and the guys over the land cruiser specialist is the best choice for the job.
Any suggestion will be very appreciate it

 

[TexFJ]

I always assumed you would need a regrind if the BEB are worn down. On a 1HD Probability is that they are fine unless you let the engine run dry of oil, or you are hearing a knock.

 

[cruiserloco]

the rod bearings that everybody recommends to change on this HD-T diesel engines, my has 76000 thousands kilometers and I'm sure that is never being done.
My engine has an small ticking notice, but the oil pressure is great, I want to get this done before there is bigger problem.
I was going to bring the cruiser to Edwin next week but I was curious if somebody recommends another shop in town that is familiar with this type of work

 

[davegonz]

76k is nothing. It's not difficult to do them yourself, but it does suck to do it on your back under the truck.

 

[cruiserloco]

Yes, I'm not looking forward laying down on my back underneath the truck with oil dripping on my face, by the way David where did you buy the set of Taiho CON-ROD bearings that you used for Betty White?

 

[davegonz]

From @Radd Cruisers . Good guys to deal with and the price was right.

 

[davegonz]

What's the 1HDT in? 60?

 

[cruiserloco]

No it's in a HDJ81 that I got imported in from Japan
I will contact Radd Cruisers today
Thanks allot for the info

 

[cruiserloco]

The guys over the Land Cruiser Specialist did a great job changing my rod bearings, I'm glad it got done, with only 77K kilometers it was showing delamination

 

[davegonz]

Can you share how much it cost you to get it done?

 

[cruiserloco]

Got the parts, Rod bearings and 12 bolts from from Radd Cruisers like you recommended, by the way great guys, cost was $180 including shipping
OEM oil filter $20,
10 quarts of diesel oil, $60
Labor 4 hours $600
total $860
It need it to be done, engine repair would it be allot more

 

[davegonz]

Yep.