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Sealed Power 6-4500AA Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set
Overview of Sealed Power Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set 6-4500AA
The Sealed Power Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set 6-4500AA is engineered for reliable performance in Ford and Mercury vehicles. Designed to meet precise specifications, this bearing set supports smooth engine operation in models such as the Ford Mustang, F-150, and Mercury Cougar.
- Housing Bore Diameter: 2.4264 to 2.4271 inches (61.6310 to 61.6480 mm)
- Oil Clearance Range: 0.0005 to 0.0026 inches (0.0130 to 0.0660 mm)
- Overall Length Max: 0.7840 inches (19.9100 mm)
- Standard Shaft Diameter: 2.3103 to 2.3111 inches (58.6820 to 58.7020 mm)
- Wall Thickness Max: 0.0575 inches (1.4610 mm)
Technical Specifications and Performance Details
This engine connecting rod bearing set is manufactured to exacting tolerances to ensure optimal fit and function within the engine block. The housing bore dimensions range narrowly between 2.4264 and 2.4271 inches, providing a precise fit for the connecting rod journals. Oil clearance specifications from 0.0005 to 0.0026 inches allow for proper lubrication, reducing friction and wear during engine operation. The overall length and wall thickness are designed to maintain structural integrity under high stress conditions typical in Ford and Mercury engines.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This Sealed Power 6-4500AA bearing set is compatible with a range of Ford and Mercury models, including:
- Ford Mustang
- Ford F-150 and F-150 Heritage
- Ford E-150, E-150 Club Wagon, E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon
- Ford E-250 and E-250 Econoline
- Ford Freestar
- Ford Thunderbird
- Ford Windstar
- Mercury Cougar
Common Engine Issues Addressed
- Excessive bearing wear causing engine knocking
- Oil clearance irregularities leading to lubrication failure
- Connecting rod journal damage from improper fit
- Reduced engine efficiency due to bearing deformation
- Premature engine component failure from inadequate bearing support
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure engine block and connecting rod journals are clean and free of debris before installation
- Verify housing bore and shaft dimensions match specifications for proper clearance
- Use manufacturer-recommended lubricants during assembly to prevent initial wear
- Torque connecting rod bolts to factory specifications to avoid bearing distortion
- Inspect bearings for damage or defects prior to installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Sealed Power engine connecting rod bearings are manufactured under strict quality control standards to meet OEM specifications. The 6-4500AA bearing set undergoes dimensional and material testing to ensure durability and performance. While specific warranty details may vary, Sealed Power products typically include coverage against manufacturing defects to provide confidence in long-term engine reliability.
| Brand | Sealed Power |
| Part Number | 6-4500AA |
| Housing Bore Max (Inch) | 2.4271 |
| Housing Bore Max (MM) | 61.6480 |
| Housing Bore Min (Inch) | 2.4264 |
| Housing Bore Min (MM) | 61.6310 |
| 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) | 0.7840 |
| Overall Length Max (MM) | 19.9100 |
| Standard Shaft Max (Inch) | 2.3111 |
| Standard Shaft Max (MM) | 58.7020 |
| Standard Shaft Min (Inch) | 2.3103 |
| Standard Shaft Min (MM) | 58.6820 |
| Wall Thickness Max (Inch) | 0.0575 |
| Wall thickness Max (MM) | 1.4610 |
This part fits 63 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2007 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestar | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestar | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestar | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestar | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2005 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestar | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestar | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 Heritage | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2004 | Ford | Freestar | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2004 | Ford | Freestar | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2003 | Ford | E-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2003 | Ford | E-150 Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2003 | Ford | E-250 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2003 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2003 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2002 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2002 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2002 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2002 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2002 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2001 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2001 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2001 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2001 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2001 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2000 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2000 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2000 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2000 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2000 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 2000 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1999 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1999 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1999 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1999 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1999 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1999 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1998 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1998 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1998 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1998 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1998 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1998 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | E-150 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | E-150 Econoline Club Wagon | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | E-250 Econoline | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | F-150 | 4.2L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1997 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1996 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1996 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1996 | Ford | Windstar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits standard size engine connecting rod bearings for A-Series aluminum engines. |
| 1996 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Fits 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.
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