This Clevite H-Series connecting rod bearing fits the small block Chevy V8. It is a standard size, narrowed, doweled 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: standard size
- Design: narrowed
- Dowel pin hole: yes (doweled)
- 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: CB745HND
Engine Application: Small block Chevy V8. Confirm against your engine before ordering.
FAQ
What engine does the Clevite CB745HND 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 D in the part number mean?
It indicates a doweled bearing, one with a dowel pin hole for positive location in the rod.
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.
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.

