{"product_id":"wrist-pin-bearing-for-arctic-cat-panther-340-1973-1974","title":"Wrist Pin Bearing for Arctic Cat Panther 340 1973-1974","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWrist Pin Bearing for Arctic Cat Panther 340\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wrist pin bearing is a replacement small-end connecting rod bearing for the Arctic Cat Panther 340 snowmobile, designed to sit between the piston pin and connecting rod to keep reciprocating motion smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wrist pin bearing for Arctic Cat Panther 340 snowmobiles serves as the small-end connecting rod bearing on 1973-1974 models. It supports the piston pin as it pivots inside the rod, reducing friction and wear during engine operation. This wrist pin bearing is built for riders and mechanics rebuilding or servicing the top end of a Panther 340 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoller bearing construction for smooth rotation under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned as a direct fit for 1973-1974 Arctic Cat Panther 340 wrist pin bores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles the high-rpm, high-temperature demands of two-stroke snowmobile engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel rolling elements resist wear for consistent top-end performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision sizing to match OE wrist pin and connecting rod bore dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Panther 340 (1973-1974)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-end engine rebuilds on vintage Panther 340 snowmobiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston, ring, or cylinder service requiring wrist pin removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration projects for 1973-1974 Arctic Cat snowmobiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventive bearing replacement during routine engine teardown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrist Pin Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArctic Cat Panther 340, 1973-1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall-end connecting rod bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How do I know if my Arctic Cat Panther 340 needs a new wrist pin bearing? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn wrist pin bearings often show up as top-end rattle, uneven idle, or metal debris in the crankcase during teardown. Replacing the bearing whenever the piston or rings are serviced is a common practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this wrist pin bearing a direct replacement for the original Arctic Cat part? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made as a replacement wrist pin bearing sized for the 1973-1974 Panther 340 top end. Confirm your engine's wrist pin and rod bore measurements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51142931152982,"sku":"OO1C24132","price":23.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_4eb65567-9d2c-401c-8114-a506c8964620.jpg?v=1794566868","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/wrist-pin-bearing-for-arctic-cat-panther-340-1973-1974","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}