This Clevite H-Series connecting rod bearing fits the small block Chevy V8. It is a 0.001 in undersize, narrowed, coated bearing, sold individually. Clevite H-Series performance bearings use a medium level of eccentricity, high crush, a hardened steel back and a thin overlay, and are made without flash plating for better seating. They are intended for crankshafts with oversize fillets and for engines that run in the medium to high RPM range.
Specifications:
- Type: Connecting rod bearing, H-Series (sold each)
- Size: 0.001 in undersize
- Design: narrowed
- Coating: coated
- Construction: tri-metal, hardened steel back, thin overlay
- Eccentricity: medium
- Crush: high
- Finish: no flash plating (for improved seating)
- Engine: Small block Chevy V8
- Part number: CB745HNC1
Engine Application: Small block Chevy V8. Confirm against your engine before ordering.
FAQ
What engine does the Clevite CB745HNC1 fit?
It is listed for the small block Chevy V8.
What does H-Series mean?
H-Series is Clevite's performance bearing line. It uses a tri-metal construction with medium eccentricity, high crush, a hardened steel back and a thin overlay, and is made without flash plating for better seating. It is intended for crankshafts with oversize fillets and medium to high RPM use.
What does the C in the part number mean?
The listing identifies this bearing as coated, which is what the C in the part number indicates.
What does the 1 in the part number mean?
It indicates a 0.001 inch undersize bearing, intended for a crankshaft whose rod journals have been machined that far below standard size. Confirm your journal diameter before ordering.
How many of these bearings do I need?
It is sold individually (each). A V8 has eight connecting rods, so a full rebuild needs eight; order the quantity your build requires.

