Product Description
Genuine Michigan R 7300 A CAP .020 Connecting Rod Bearings (NORS)
Rebuild the rotating assembly of your classic Ford or Mercury big block 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 designed to fully service all 8 rods of a standard big block assembly.
These bearings are finished to a .020" Undersize (.020 U.S.), meaning they are engineered exclusively for crankshaft rod journals that have been professionally machined and ground down by .020 inches.
Key Features:
- Brand: Michigan Engine Bearings (D.A.B. Industries, Inc.)
- Part Number: R 7300 A CAP .020 (Also interchanges with base series 7300)
- Position: Connecting Rod Bearings (Full Engine Set)
- Size: .020" Undersize (.020 U.S.)
- Set Quantity: 8 Pairs (16 individual half-shell pieces)
- Major Industry Interchange: Clevite CB-760P-20 / Sealed Power 8-760CP 020
- Origin: Made in USA
- Condition: NORS (New Old Replacement Stock)
Fitment:
This kit perfectly fits Ford and Mercury big block V8 engines sharing the classic heavy-duty 2.438" rod journal profile.
| Engine Family | Application Type | Common Vehicle Models | Compatible Engine Displacements | Set Completeness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford FE Series V8 | Passenger Cars & Light Pickups | Galaxie 500 / Custom / LTD / Thunderbird / Mustang / Fairlane / F-100 / F-250 / F-350 | 332 / 352 / 360 / 361 (Edsel) / 390 / 406 / 410 / 427 / 428 CID V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set) |
| Mercury FE Series V8 | Passenger Cars & Cruisers | Monterey / Marauder / Montclair / Park Lane / Cyclone / Comet | 352 / 390 / 410 / 427 / 428 CID V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set) |
| Ford FT Series V8 | Medium & Heavy-Duty Commercial Trucks | F-500 / F-600 / F-700 / B-600 / C-600 / C-700 School Buses & Dump Trucks | 330 / 361 / 391 CID Heavy-Duty V8 | YES (Complete 8-Pair V8 Set) |
Fits Years:
1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
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.
⚠️ Rebuilder's Fitment Warning: This kit is designed exclusively for the standard Ford FE and FT big block casting families sharing the 2.438" rod pin diameter. It will NOT fit Ford 385-Series Big Blocks (429/460 V8) or FORD 335-Series engines (351C/351M/400 V8), as those platforms utilize different rod journal dimensions. Fits cranks machined down to .020" Undersize only.
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.
