This Clevite H-Series connecting rod bearing is a standard-size bearing for Small Block Chevy V8 engines. 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. It is sold individually.
Specifications:
- Type: Connecting rod bearing, H-Series (sold each)
- Construction: tri-metal with hardened steel back and thin overlay
- Size: standard
- Bearing material: TM-77
- Design: standard width, not narrowed
- Dowel pin hole: no
- Rod journal: 1.8495 to 1.8500 in
- Housing bore: 1.9760 to 1.9762 in
- Engine: Small Block Chevy V8
- Part number: CB1798H
Engine Application: Small Block Chevy V8. Displacement and year range are not stated in the source listing, so confirm your engine before ordering.
FAQ
What engine does the Clevite CB1798H fit?
It is listed for the Small Block Chevy V8. The source listing does not state a displacement or year range, so confirm your engine before ordering.
What journal size does the CB1798H fit?
It is made for a connecting rod journal of 1.8495 to 1.8500 inches and a housing bore of 1.9760 to 1.9762 inches. Measure your journals and housing bores before ordering.
Is this sold as a set?
No, it is sold individually (each). The V8 uses eight connecting rod bearings, so order eight for a complete engine.
What does H-Series mean?
H-Series is Clevite's performance bearing line. It uses a harder, higher-crush tri-metal construction designed for medium-to-high RPM use and crankshafts with oversize fillets.
