well i was there and the problem was when he got head lift the water cut the bearings down and created extra clearance. we took it apart and the bearings were not spun but glazed and really shinny. no debris in oil pan so i think with a slight polish on this knife edged crank will be fine with standard bearings. it was just from the head lift water thing. this is a damn good engine, good machine work, just gotta get it done and torque them headstuds more than 65 next time. then lets see what she makes.