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Clevite P-Series Main Bearings MS-540P Bearings, P Series, 1/2 Groove, Standard Size, Tri Metal, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, 273, 318, 340, Set 5

SKU: CLEMS-540P

Main Bearings

Clevite

Clevite P-Series Main Bearings MS-540P Bearings, P Series, 1/2 Groove, Standard Size, Tri Metal, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, 273, 318, 340, Set 5

SKU: CLEMS-540P

Main Bearings

IN STOCK! Est Ship 4-7 days. This item is IN STOCK at one of our warehouses or distribution centres, the ETA is the approximate time required to prepare your order for dispatch.

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Description

Clevite P-Series main bearings are the oldest members of the Clevite 77 bearing family and are intended for high-revving engines. To compensate for the high-load factors and distortion in these engines, these bearings have higher eccentricity and a high crush factor. P-Series bearings are constructed of tri-metal cast copper lead. They have a steel back for support, a cast copper lead lining to withstand the loads of engine operation, and an electroplated babbit overlay on the running surface to provide searing surface qualities. In addition, the oil grooves on most applications extend all the way around both halves for better oiling.

Clevite P-Series main bearings are an ideal design, producing a degree of conformability, embedability, slipperiness, and fatigue resistance, not found in original equipment and competitive bimetal bearings.

Part Type

Main Bearings

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-14 10:31:18

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand: Clevite Engine Parts
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number: MS-540P
Product Attributes - Part Type: Main Bearings
Product Attributes - Product Line: Clevite P-Series Main Bearings
Product Attributes - UPC: 027067537461
Product Attributes - Bearing Usage: Direct replacement
Product Attributes - Engine Crankshaft Undersize (in.): Stock
Product Attributes - Engine Crankshaft Undersize (mm): Stock
Product Attributes - Grooved Bearing: Yes
Product Attributes - Groove Location: Upper
Product Attributes - Groove Style: 1/2
Product Attributes - Thrust Bearing Oversize: Stock
Product Attributes - Bearing Material: Tri-metal, TM-77
Product Attributes - Quantity: Sold as a set of 5.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s	Clevite
StreetFX SKU	cleMS-540P
SFX Item ID	4883197
Supplier Item Code	4883197
Manufacturer SKU	MS-540P
Manufacturer UPC	27067537461

Compatibility

Application Data

Make	PLYMOUTH
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	5.2L/317
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING
Liter	5.1
CID	317
CC	4540
Application Notes	Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	E

Make	PLYMOUTH
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.2L/317
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING
Liter	5.0
CID	317
CC	4966
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	8

Make	PLYMOUTH
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	8

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Application Notes	Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	D

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	8

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	J

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	J

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	317
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	5.2L/317
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	J

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SEBRING PLUS
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	277
CC	4540
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	4.5L/277
Application Notes	Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	J

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.1
CID	277
CC	4540
Engine Family	Mopar polysphere
Engine Size	4.5L/277
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.1
CID	277
CC	4540
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.5L/277
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1958
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.1
CID	277
CC	4540
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.5L/277
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.1
CID	277
CC	4540
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.5L/277
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1957
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1972
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	J

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1972
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1957
Ending Year	1972
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	301
CC	4933
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.9L/301
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SATELLITE
Submodel	SPORT
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1972
Engine Type	V8
Liter	4.9
CID	277
CC	4540
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	4.5L/277
Application Notes	Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SAVOY
Submodel	SEBRING
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1972
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	8

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SAVOY
Submodel	SEBRING
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1956
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Application Notes	Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: P Series (Tri-Metal) Size: Standard
Engine VIN Code	8

Make	PLYMOUTH
Model	SAVOY
Submodel	SEBRING
Beginning Year	1956
Ending Year	1972
Engine Type	V8
Liter	5.0
CID	303
CC	4966
Engine Family	Mopar small block LA
Engine Size	5.0L/303
Application Notes	Cylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series P Series (Tri-Metal) Size Standard
Engine VIN Code	P