{"product_id":"wrist-pin-bearing-for-arctic-cat-panther-440-1971-1975","title":"Wrist Pin Bearing for Arctic Cat Panther 440 1971-1975","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWrist Pin Bearing for Arctic Cat Panther 440\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wrist pin bearing is a small end connecting rod bearing for Arctic Cat Panther 440 snowmobiles from 1971 through 1975, sitting between the piston pin and the connecting rod to keep the top end turning smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wrist pin bearing serves as the small end bearing inside the top end of your Arctic Cat Panther 440 engine. It rides between the wrist pin and the connecting rod, reducing friction and protecting both parts under the load of normal engine operation. It is a direct replacement style bearing for riders rebuilding or refreshing a 1971 through 1975 Panther 440 top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoller style small end bearing sized to fit the wrist pin of the Panther 440 engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel rollers and hardened cage for durability under high rpm operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles the reciprocating load between piston pin and connecting rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces a worn or seized bearing during a top end rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple press-in installation at the small end of the connecting rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Panther 440 (1971 to 1975)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop end rebuilds on vintage Panther 440 snowmobile engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventive replacement when the piston or ring is already being serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration projects on 1970s Arctic Cat Panther snowmobiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailside engine refreshes where long-term reliability matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrist pin (small end) bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArctic Cat Panther 440 snowmobile engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971 through 1975\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 wrist pin bearing needs replacing? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grinding or rattling noises from the top end, a piston with visible play on the pin, or a bearing that turns roughly by hand are all signs it should be swapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does this bearing need to be greased before assembly? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It should be oiled with the correct two-stroke premix or assembly lubricant during installation so it stays protected during the first startup.\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":51142929809494,"sku":"OO1C24130","price":23.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_52f3b0a9-4206-4079-9a61-389dc82f00f6.jpg?v=1794566851","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/wrist-pin-bearing-for-arctic-cat-panther-440-1971-1975","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}