Clevite MS-1716P-.50MM High Performance Main Bearing Set

The Clevite MS-1716P-.50MM is a high-performance main bearing set designed for demanding automotive applications. This bearing set features P-Series construction with enhanced durability and oil flow characteristics optimized for performance engines.

P-Series Performance Features:

• High crush design for maximum retention in performance applications
• Reduced overlay thickness to prevent overlay fatigue and hen tracking
• Full groove design in upper shells to maximize oil flow to connecting rod bearings
• Hardened steel back construction for added strength and fretting resistance
• Higher eccentricity to narrow bearing contact patterns and increase rod oiling
• .50MM undersize for use with reground crankshafts

Advanced Bearing Technology:

Clevite main bearings utilize optimized 180-degree grooving in the upper shell to provide superior oil film development while maintaining adequate oil supply to connecting rod bearings. The ungrooved lower shells maximize oil film thickness in the loaded zone, resulting in greater safety margins and improved bearing life compared to older full-grooved designs.

Ideal Applications:

P-Series bearings are engineered for extreme RPM applications where severe rod bore close-in occurs. These bearings are the solution when rod bearing oil starvation is indicated by polishing, smearing, or discoloration concentrated at the bearing's axial center. The full grooved design ensures maximum oil delivery to prevent rod bearing failure in high-performance and racing engines.

This bearing set represents decades of Clevite's bearing development expertise, featuring TriMetal construction that balances durability, conformability, and wear resistance for competition and high-performance street applications.