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1.1L-1.3L 8v - Crossflow
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1.1L-1.3L 8v - Crossflow
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Set of 8 trimetal connecting rod half-bearings for Ford Kent, Crossflow and Lotus Twin Cam.
These four-cylinder engines are the Ford Kent overhead-valve 1500 and 1600 (116E), the Ford Crossflow 1.1 and 1.3 litre (711M, 2735E, 751M) and the Lotus Twin Cam, fitted to the Ford Escort Mk I and Mk II, Cortina Mk I and Mk II and Capri, and to the Lotus 1500 and 1600 Twin Cam. ACL lists a single bearing set for these engines: same crankpin diameter, a single set covers the family.
From the factory, this engine is fitted with standard production connecting rod bearings, sized for the loads of the original engine: as soon as power, engine speed or boost pressure increase, they reach their limits.
A trimetal bearing stacks three layers: a steel back, a copper-lead intermediate layer with high load capacity and an anti-friction running surface that protects the journal. The complete set contains 8 half shells, four pairs for a four-cylinder engine.
The original bearing relies on an aluminium alloy over a steel back, intended for low to medium loads, whereas trimetal is designed for high, sustained loads: an aluminium bi-metal takes around 8,000 psi, a performance trimetal up to 12,000 psi, 50% more. Hence better resistance and better durability on turbocharged, supercharged and high-revving engines.
| ACL bearings Crankpin Ø 49.200 / 49.212 mm Housing bore Ø 52.896 / 52.908 mm Width 22.35 mm |
| Reference | Brand and treatment | Size | Wall thickness (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B603H-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Standard | 1.830 |
| 4B603HX-STD | ACL Race - Untreated | Std, increased clearance (HX) | 1.817 |
| 4B603H-001 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.025 | 1.843 |
| 4B603H-010 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.25 | 1.957 |
| 4B603H-020 | ACL Race - Untreated | +0.50 | 2.084 |
The running clearance is the gap between the bearing and the journal where the oil film flows.
In operation, the crankshaft journal does not rub against the bearing: it rides on this oil film, which carries the load. Clearance sets the thickness of this film: too tight, oil flows poorly, temperature rises and the risk of seizure increases; too loose, oil escapes, the film loses load-carrying capacity and oil pressure drops. The right clearance is the balance between adequate lubrication and a well-maintained oil film.
| Size / grade | When to choose it | ACL Race Series |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (STD) | Standard journal, not reground | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
| Increased clearance (HX) | Wider clearance: high oil flow, high rpm | 0.078 to 0.088 mm |
| +0.025 mm | Polished journal | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
| +0.25 mm | Journal reground to 0.25 mm | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
| +0.50 mm | Journal reground to 0.50 mm | 0.052 to 0.062 mm |
Checking on assembly: lay a calibrated strip (Plastigauge) on the journal, torque the rod cap to spec, then compare the crushed strip against the gauge to read the clearance.
The ACL rod bearings shown here are trimetal bearings, designed for engine building and racing. Compared with an original bearing, they handle far higher loads: they cope with increased power, high rpm or the addition of a turbo or supercharger, where a standard bearing quickly reaches its limit.
 | ACL Bearing Company, an Australian manufacturer of high-performance engine bearings since 1949, offers with its Race Series precise trimetal bearings, available in many sizes and proven on built engines worldwide. |
This connecting rod bearing set fits the Ford Kent, Crossflow and Lotus Twin Cam four-cylinder engines of the following models:
| Brand | Model (chassis) | Engine code | Power | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Escort Mk I 1.1 | 711M | ||
| Ford | Escort Mk I, Mk II, Cortina Mk II 1.3 | 2735E, 711M, 751M | ||
| Ford | Capri, Cortina Mk I, Mk II | 116E | ||
| Ford | Capri 1600 | 116E | ||
| Lotus | 1500 Twin Cam | 116E | ||
| Lotus | 1600 Twin Cam | 116E |
