318 LA rebuild after losing a valve seat

BEARING MYSTERY SOLVED

Okay, instruments checked and they were spot on. I measured the journals again, this time much more carefully. After multiple measurements, the decided 'new' average was 2.105 with the digital calipers, then confirmed by the mic. So, I went on to see what the crankshaft kit paperwork said, then it dawned on me. I had forgotten it was a KIT that included ALL bearings. That explains where the .020 under rod bearings came from...because I never did remember ordering .020 under rod bearings, yet there they were.

So there you have it, it's a .030/.020 crankshaft and all is well. I am however going to heed the advice to take the rods in to ensure roundness, since there was some mixing up of the caps. For a split second I considered just going with what I have, but I want to be absolutely sure. The shop I go to isn't lightning fast, but he's a straight shooter and does quality work from what I've seen.

I've learned this is not a fast process, at least not for the novice. The good news is I have some work I can be doing on the instrument cluster in the meantime.