Thanks for mentioning this and Rcdiver if you do not know TKO bearings are good quality, aftermarket bearings. Things just happen when it comes to bearings and again it is not me blowing smoke up your a$$ when I say that. Now instead of berating me and having this turn into a big you know what match, please give me some info on the rod bushing issue/concern that you mentioned so that we can see if there really is an issue that I need to help you out with so that when you do go back and run your engine we can be sure that you will not have any issues.