might be possible to do this if you car didn't have a crankshaft in the way.

You (or anyone else) will need to pull the engine.

I made the mistake once of trying to roll in new main and big end bearings into my TR-7 while it was still in the car. Six weeks later, I wondered why I was so foolish.

Rick

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