Product Description
Genuine Michigan R 6655 CAP .010 Connecting Rod Bearings (NORS)
Breathe new life into the rotating assembly of your classic first-generation GM overhead-valve V8 with this premium New Old Replacement Stock (NORS) Michigan connecting rod bearing set. Manufactured in the USA by D.A.B. Industries, Inc. (Detroit Aluminum and Brass Corporation), this vintage kit is a 100% complete, 8-pair full engine set engineered to service all 8 rods of your engine build.These bearings are finished to a .010" Undersize (.010 U.S.), meaning they are engineered exclusively for crankshaft rod journals that have been professionally machined and ground down by 0.010 inches.
Key Features:
- Brand: Michigan Engine Bearings (D.A.B. Industries, Inc.)
- Part Number: R 6655 CAP .010
- Position: Connecting Rod Bearings (Full Engine Set)
- Size: .010" Undersize (.010 U.S.)
- Set Quantity: 8 Pairs (16 individual half-shell pieces)
- Major Industry Interchanges: Clevite CB-317P-10 / Federal Mogul 1555CP 010 / Sealed Power 8-1555CP .010 / 1555 CPA
- Origin: Made in USA
- Condition: NORS (New Old Replacement Stock)
Fitment:
| Make | Model Lineup | Year Range | Engine Displacement | Set Completeness & Fitment Notes |
| Oldsmobile | 88 / Super 88 / 98 / Futuramic / Deluxe 88 | 1949–1953 | 303 CID "Rocket" V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set); Matches handwritten factory application |
| Oldsmobile | Super 88 / 98 / Starfire | 1954–1956 | 324 CID "Rocket" V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set) |
| Pontiac | Chieftain / Star Chief / Safari | 1955–1956 | 287 CID & 316 CID V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set); Early Pontiac Strato-Streak V8 blocks |
| GMC | Heavy Duty Pickups / Dump Trucks / Commercial Fenders | 1952–1956 | 303 CID & 324 CID V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set); Fits GMC trucks factory-equipped with Olds V8s |
Fits Years:
1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956
Note on Stock Photos: Due to our inventory of multiple identical units for this specific part number, we utilize representative stock photos for this listing. You will receive a component that strictly meets all listed specifications and fitment requirements. Please be aware that because these are vintage parts, minor cosmetic variations—such as surface finish, color, or production markings—may exist between different manufacturing runs. These slight aesthetic differences are a result of historical production processes and do not impact the part's integrity, performance, or authenticity.
A Note on Fitment Accuracy: We manually research our fitment data using vintage manufacturer catalogs to provide you with the most accurate information possible. However, because we are human and these decades-old resources can occasionally contain errors, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. We strongly encourage you to perform your own due diligence and verify this part number for your specific application before purchasing. Please note that this part may also fit other vehicles or years not explicitly listed in our research.
Unbeatable Prices & Expectations
While many of our vintage parts were manufactured decades ago, they remain unused and high-quality. Some original boxes may show signs of shelf-wear, such as dust, tape, or surface distress from years of storage. Rest assured, the components inside have been inspected to ensure they are complete and ready to help you finish your project without breaking the bank.
