Pulled the oil pan on the 97x to rebuild the front diff. Decided to pull a couple of rod bearings on 5 and 6 to see the wear on them since i had rebuilt the engine a couple years ago. Dont look bad but wanted to see if you guys would go ahead and throw a new set in. Cant feel any grooves with my fingernail. No babbit wear. Only coating wear. Great oil pressure. Engine has a little piston slap that goes away after driving but engine was silent as can be.

 

finishing up my 5.3 rebuild now. I hope that my rod bearings look that good in a few years! how many miles have you put on you're engine since rebuilt?

 

Look good. Crank is not perfect to leave this, but ok for stock.

 

I have about 30k on it. Main family vehicle. Dod delete with z06 cam and springs. I didnt have the crank polished when rebuilding. Just made sure everything was down.