Product Description
Genuine Pioneer 96C Main Bearing Cap Kit (NOS)
Up for sale is an incredibly rare and highly sought-after piece of vintage engine building history: a complete 3-piece New Old Stock (NOS) Pioneer Main Bearing Cap Set with precision insert shells for the 1928–1931 Ford Model A 4-cylinder engine.
This kit is the ultimate reliability upgrade, allowing you to convert your Model A block from troublesome factory poured babbitt bearings to modern, durable precision insert shell bearings without the extreme machine shop costs of modifying your stock caps.
This vintage Pioneer kit completely saves you from high machine shop labor costs. No need to send out your original caps for custom machining—this is a true bolt-on insert upgrade for your Model A block overhaul.
Kit Includes:
- (1) Front Main Bearing Cap
- (1) Center Main Bearing Cap
- (1) Rear Main Bearing Cap (with factory oil slinger/drain return casting)
- (3) Matching Premium Pioneer Precision Insert Bearing Shells installed.
Specifications:
- Brand: Pioneer Automotive Products (Made in the USA)
- Part Number: 96C
- Size: STANDARD (Std)
- Fitment: 1928, 1929, 1930, and 1931 Ford Model A vehicles.
- Origin: Made in U.S.A.
- Condition: NOS (New Old Stock)
Pristine vintage condition with clean, unmarred bearing faces and zero shelf wear. Perfect for a high-end touring build, traditional speed project, or reliable engine overhaul.
Fitment:
| Make | Model | Year | Engine | Notes |
| Ford | Model A | 1928 | 4-Cylinder | Insert Main Bearing Cap Set, Standard Size |
| Ford | Model A | 1929 | 4-Cylinder | Insert Main Bearing Cap Set, Standard Size |
| Ford | Model A | 1930 | 4-Cylinder | Insert Main Bearing Cap Set, Standard Size |
| Ford | Model A | 1931 | 4-Cylinder | Insert Main Bearing Cap Set, Standard Size |
Fits Years:
1928 1929 1930 1931
Note on Photos: The images provided are of the actual item you will receive. Please inspect the photos carefully to confirm the condition and specific features of the part. Because these are vintage components, minor surface variations or packaging wear may be present; however, the part pictured is the exact unit being sold.
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.
