This Clevite V-Series connecting rod bearing fits the big block Chevy V8. It is a standard size, narrowed, doweled bearing, sold individually. Clevite V-Series bearings use a lead-indium overlay, which offers better conformability than a lead-tin-copper overlay with slightly reduced wear resistance.
Specifications:
- Type: Connecting rod bearing, V-Series (sold each)
- Size: standard size
- Design: narrowed
- Dowel pin hole: yes (doweled)
- Overlay: lead-indium
- Engine: Big block Chevy V8
- Part number: CB743VND
Engine Application: Big block Chevy V8. Confirm against your engine before ordering.
FAQ
What engine does the Clevite CB743VND fit?
It is listed for the big block Chevy V8.
What does V-Series mean?
V-Series is the Clevite bearing line that uses a lead-indium overlay, which offers better conformability than a lead-tin-copper overlay with slightly reduced wear resistance.
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.

