{"product_id":"wrist-pin-bearing-for-kawasaki-drifter-340-1979-1981","title":"Wrist Pin Bearing for Kawasaki Drifter 340 1979-1981","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWrist Pin Bearing for Kawasaki Drifter 340\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wrist pin bearing is a small end connecting rod bearing made to fit the Kawasaki Drifter 340 snowmobile engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wrist pin bearing sits between the connecting rod small end and the piston pin on the Kawasaki Drifter 340, allowing smooth rotation under load. It is a wear item that belongs in any top end rebuild or piston replacement on the Drifter 340 engine. Riders and shops servicing 1979 to 1981 Drifter 340 machines will find this bearing a direct fit for the small end position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaged roller design for smooth wrist pin rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened bearing surfaces for resistance to load and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size matched to the small end of the connecting rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to replacement during piston and ring service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki Drifter 340, 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki Drifter 340, 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Kawasaki Drifter 340, 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop end rebuilds on Kawasaki Drifter 340 snowmobiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston and ring replacement service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall end bearing renewal when play or noise is found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent\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\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Kawasaki Drifter 340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979 to 1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnecting rod small end\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 many wrist pin bearings do I need for a rebuild? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single cylinder engine needs one bearing, so order one per piston you are replacing during the top end rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should this bearing be replaced whenever the piston is changed? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, since it is a wear item that carries the wrist pin, replacing it along with the piston keeps the assembly reliable.\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":51142921486422,"sku":"OO1C24125","price":23.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_da77c836-20e9-42d5-bbe1-c5c2c1ab74ff.jpg?v=1794566853","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/wrist-pin-bearing-for-kawasaki-drifter-340-1979-1981","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}