Clevite MS-1716P High Performance Main Bearing Set

The Clevite MS-1716P is a high-performance main bearing set engineered for demanding racing and performance applications. This bearing set features advanced design characteristics optimized for engine durability and oil film strength under extreme operating conditions.

Key Features:

• Part of Clevite's P-Series high performance bearing line with unique core part numbers
• Full groove design maximizes oil flow to connecting rod bearings
• High crush design ensures maximum bearing retention in the block
• Reduced overlay thickness prevents overlay fatigue and "hen tracking"
• Hardened steel back construction for added strength and fretting resistance
• Tri-Metal construction provides superior strength and durability
• Upper shell features 180-degree oil groove for optimal rod lubrication
• Lower shell ungrooved design maintains thicker oil film for improved bearing life

P-Series Design Benefits:

P-Series main bearings feature maximum eccentricity to narrow bearing contact patterns and provide increased oil delivery to rod bearings. The full groove configuration is specifically engineered to prevent rod bearing oil starvation in high-RPM applications. These bearings are ideal for extremely high RPM engines experiencing severe rod bore distortion, and for applications where rod bearing lubrication is critical to performance and longevity.

Application Notes:

Use P-Series main bearings when higher eccentricity is desired to control bearing contact patterns or when rod bearing oil starvation has been an issue. Signs of inadequate rod oiling include polishing, smearing, and discoloration concentrated at the axial center of rod bearings. The full groove design ensures maximum oil flow reaches the connecting rods even under extreme loads and RPM.