NOS Johnson SET 517 STD Main Bearing Set

Description:

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🔧 Johnson Bearing Set – CB-696CP & CB-697CP STD

This is a complete main bearing set from Johnson Bearings, a respected manufacturer of precision engine components. The set includes:

• 4 × CB-696CP STD

• 1 × CB-697CP STD

These are standard-size main bearings, designed for factory-spec crankshaft journals. The labels also include:

• MB-1676-M and MB-1769-M (likely internal catalog or engine application codes)

• NOT RESIZEABLE (indicating these bearings are pre-finished and cannot be resized)

• 3 AE (possibly a batch or alloy code)

📅 Estimated Date of Manufacture

• Boxes are marked 2021-CF and 2023-CPM, indicating recent production—ideal for restorers seeking modern metallurgy with vintage compatibility.

🚗 Vehicle Applications

These bearings are typically used in:

• Chevrolet small-block V8s (e.g., 283, 327, 350)

• GM inline-6 engines

• Ford or Chrysler V8s from the 1960s–1980s

• Industrial or marine engines with 5-bearing crankshaft configurations

To confirm exact fitment, cross-reference CB-696CP and CB-697CP with Johnson or Federal-Mogul catalogs.