difference between std. and needle rod

[suck my wake]

on aeromarines website on there .67 and.80 ops engines you have a choice of standard and needle rod what is the difference

[rc10gtisthebest]

I think it's either Needle Bearings in the Con. Rod or Regular Bushings or Ball Bearings..

Not a 100% sure but I am pretty sure.

-Todd

[suck my wake]

thats what i thought it meant do you know if needle bearings are better or what exactly they are. thank you

[rc10gtisthebest]

they are round rods that roll instead of Balls. I would say that Ball Bearings are better. but I am not sure that the 'Std' model is really a ball bearing motor.

-Todd

[suck my wake]

there the same price so i guess i would be more towards reliability and ease of dissambly if i have to so what would be better for that

[rc10gtisthebest]

Well, about 90% of all automobile manuf.'s use Needle bearings for their hub and wheel bearings. So I would guess that Needle Bearings would last longer.

You should def. call Aeromarine and get a Professional's opinion.

-Todd

[Hydro Junkie]

You will need to find out if they are talking crankshaft or conrod bearings. If it's the conrod, go with the needle bearings. If it's the crankshaft, go ball bearings.

[suck my wake]

allright thanks for the input