D311 Main bearings

Timbo...
Try TMT Parts and Machinery in Texas. 1-800-880-4271. They show to have all but the 5F1079 in stock. ED

Timbo...
tractorparts.com show to have all the main brgs. 1-208-342-8911
TMT Parts on previous post do not have the rod brgs. Ed

tractorparts.com is one of the dealers that I called and they did come close. Their inventory changes constantly. They said they had the numbers but when they went to fill the order, the pieces had been sold.

All of the dealers I talked to seemed to have one or two of the bearings used or NOS. Not a single one had a set of either rod or main complete when they went to look. Not a single one actually had the center main/thrust insert. Bear in mind we're talking .030 undersize here on all bearings.

I don't mean to call down rain for your parade. I very much appreciate any and all help that has come up against this supply problem. I simply am trying to illustrate the scarcity of these parts and how quickly they are grabbed up when they appear. Yes, Cat has rod bearings still and yes, they are still pricey. If you buy the pricey rod inserts and the reasonable main inserts, the final tab for a complete lower end rebuild isn't really out of reach.

Not all D2's are tractor show beauties. There's a bunch of them out there still pulling and requiring repairs. Their owners cherish them more than they do their wives. They've seen the imported alternative machines.

So, thanks for your input.

Jack