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Sealed Power 3545A Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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Sealed Power Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Overview

The Sealed Power 3545A engine connecting rod bearing is engineered for reliable performance in select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. Designed to meet precise specifications, this bearing supports smooth engine operation and durability in models like the Ford Mustang, Mazda B2300, and Mercury Cougar.

  • Housing Bore Diameter: 2.1720 to 2.1728 inches (55.1690 to 55.1890 mm)
  • Oil Clearance Range: 0.0005 to 0.0026 inches (0.0130 to 0.0660 mm)
  • Overall Length: Maximum 0.8000 inches (20.3200 mm)
  • Standard Shaft Diameter: 2.0465 to 2.0472 inches (51.9810 to 51.9990 mm)
  • Wall Thickness: Maximum 0.0624 inches (1.5850 mm)

Technical Specifications and Compatibility

The 3545A connecting rod bearing from Sealed Power is manufactured to exacting tolerances, ensuring optimal fit and function within the engine assembly. Its housing bore dimensions and oil clearance values are critical for maintaining proper lubrication and minimizing wear. This bearing is compatible with a range of Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles, including the Ford Aerostar, Mustang, Ranger, and Thunderbird, as well as the Mazda B2300 and B2500, and Mercury Cougar and Marquis models.

Applications and Problem Resolution

This engine connecting rod bearing is designed to address common engine issues related to bearing wear and clearance problems. It is suitable for:

  • Reducing engine knocking caused by worn bearings
  • Restoring proper oil clearance to prevent metal-to-metal contact
  • Improving engine smoothness and reducing vibration
  • Extending engine life by maintaining correct bearing dimensions
  • Supporting reliable performance in high-mileage Ford, Mazda, and Mercury engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Proper installation of the Sealed Power 3545A bearing is essential for optimal engine performance. Ensure the housing bore and shaft dimensions are within specified tolerances before installation. Use appropriate lubrication during assembly to maintain the oil clearance range of 0.0005 to 0.0026 inches. Verify bearing alignment and torque specifications according to the vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines for Ford, Mazda, or Mercury models.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Sealed Power bearings are manufactured under strict quality control standards to meet OEM specifications. The 3545A connecting rod bearing undergoes rigorous testing to ensure durability and performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Sealed Power products typically include coverage against manufacturing defects, providing confidence in the part’s reliability for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury engine applications.

BrandSealed Power
Part Number3545A
Housing Bore Max (Inch)2.1728
Housing Bore Max (MM)55.1890
Housing Bore Min (Inch)2.1720
Housing Bore Min (MM)55.1690
Oil Clearance Max (Inch)0.0026
Oil Clearance Max (MM)0.0660
Oil Clearance Min (Inch)0.0005
Oil Clearance Min (MM)0.0130
Overall Length Max (Inch)0.8000
Overall Length Max (MM)20.3200
Standard Shaft Max (Inch)2.0472
Standard Shaft Max (MM)51.9990
Standard Shaft Min (Inch)2.0465
Standard Shaft Min (MM)51.9810
Wall Thickness Max (Inch)0.0624
Wall thickness Max (MM)1.5850

This part fits 110 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2001FordRanger2.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
2001MazdaB25002.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
2000FordRanger2.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
2000MazdaB25002.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1999FordRanger2.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1999MazdaB25002.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1998FordRanger2.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1998MazdaB25002.5LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1997FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1997MazdaB23002.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1996FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1996MazdaB23002.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1995FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1995MazdaB23002.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1994FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1994MazdaB23002.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1993FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1993FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1992FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1992FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1991FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1991FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1990FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1990FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1989FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1989FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1988FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1988FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1988FordRanger2.0LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1988FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1987FordAerostar2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1987FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1987FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1987FordRanger2.0LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1987FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986FordAerostar2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986FordLTD2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986FordRanger2.0LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1986MercuryMarquis2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985FordLTD2.3LL4GASN/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985FordRanger2.0LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1985MercuryMarquis2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984FordLTD2.3LL4GASN/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984FordRanger2.0LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1984MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASN/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983FordFairmont2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983FordLTD2.3LL4GASN/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983FordRanger2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983FordRanger2.0LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983FordThunderbird2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983MercuryMarquis2.3LL4GASN/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1983MercuryZephyr2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1982FordCourier2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1982FordFairmont2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1982FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1982MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1982MercuryZephyr2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1981FordCourier2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1981FordFairmont2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1981FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1981MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1981MercuryCougar2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1981MercuryZephyr2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980FordCourier2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980FordFairmont2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980MercuryBobcat2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1980MercuryZephyr2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979FordCourier2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979FordFairmont2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979FordMustang2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979MercuryBobcat2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1979MercuryZephyr2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1978FordCourier2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1978FordFairmont2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1978FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1978MercuryBobcat2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1978MercuryZephyr2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1977FordCourier2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1977FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1977MercuryBobcat2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1977MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1976FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1976MercuryBobcat2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1976MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1975FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1975MercuryBobcat2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1975MercuryCapri2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.
1974FordPinto2.3LL4N/AFits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

CB984ACB984PF87Z6211AAF87Z6211BA

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.