This Clevite A-Series connecting rod bearing fits Ford Modular V8 and V10 engines, including the 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L and 6.8L. It is a standard-size bi-metal aluminum bearing sold individually. Clevite bi-metal aluminum bearings use 100% lead-free aluminum silicon, with 60% more silicon than comparable competitive replacements, for better conditioning of journal surfaces and greater seizure and wear resistance.
Specifications:
- Type: Connecting rod bearing, A-Series bi-metal (sold each)
- Size: standard
- Construction: bi-metal aluminum (AL-5, lead-free aluminum silicon)
- Width: not narrowed
- Engine: Ford Modular V8 and V10 (4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L, 6.8L)
- Part number: CB1442A
Engine Application: Ford Modular V8 and V10 engines, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L and 6.8L, used in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars, trucks and SUVs (the Clevite fit data covers model years from 1991 through 2016).
FAQ
What engines does the Clevite CB1442A fit?
It fits Ford Modular V8 and V10 engines in 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L and 6.8L displacements, used in many Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars, trucks and SUVs.
What does A-Series mean?
A-Series is the Clevite bi-metal aluminum bearing line. It uses lead-free aluminum silicon with 60% more silicon than comparable competitive replacements, for better conditioning of journal surfaces and greater seizure and wear resistance.
How many of these bearings do I need?
It is sold individually (each). A V8 has eight connecting rods and a V10 has ten, so a full rebuild needs one per rod; order the quantity your build requires.
What size is this bearing?
It is standard size. If the crankshaft rod journals have been machined undersize, confirm the correct undersize bearing before ordering.

