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Clevite AL-Series Main Bearings MS-981A Bearing Set-Ford V8, 351M-351W-400, 1969-98

SKU: CLEMS-981A

Main Bearings

Clevite AL-Series Main Bearings MS-981A Bearing Set-Ford V8, 351M-351W-400, 1969-98

SKU: CLEMS-981A

Main Bearings
A$171.93
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Description

For some engines, the softer and more conformable nature of aluminum is preferable to the stiffer characteristics of the steel backings used for many bearings. Clevite AL-Series main bearings offer the features found in OE-type aluminum bearings, combined with the distinct advantages of proven Clevite know-how. That includes things such as carefully chosen eccentricities tailored to the application, and that means solid, reliable performance.

Clevite AL-Series main bearings are a great choice for anything from OEM-style rebuilds to mild performance applications. Clevite recommends these main bearings for most engines using a cast crankshaft.

Part Type

Main Bearings

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-14 10:26:34

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
Clevite Engine Parts
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
MS-981A
Product Attributes - Part Type
Main Bearings
Product Attributes - Product Line
Clevite AL-Series Main Bearings
Product Attributes - UPC
027067892072
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 and lower
Product Attributes - Groove Style
Full
Product Attributes - Thrust Bearing Oversize
Stock
Product Attributes - Bearing Material
AL-5
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold as a set of 5.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Clevite
StreetFX SKU cleMS-981A
SFX Item ID 4888889
Supplier Item Code 4888889
Manufacturer SKU MS-981A
Manufacturer UPC 27067892072
Alternative References V8, 351M-351W-400

Compatibility

Application Data
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesColumn1 OE Replacement Column2 A Series (Aluminum) Column3 Standard Column5 Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Column13 Domestic Column20 76-69 FOR 5.8L-6.6L
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: A Series (Aluminum) Size: Standard Install Type / Notes Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Notes Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesMaterial Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesMaterial Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesNote Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesOE Replacement A Series (Aluminum) Standard Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesColumn1 OE Replacement Column2 A Series (Aluminum) Column3 Standard Column5 Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Column13 Domestic Column20 76-69 FOR 5.8L-6.6L
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: A Series (Aluminum) Size: Standard Install Type / Notes Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Notes Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesMaterial Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesMaterial Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesNote Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFORD MODIFIED V8 GAS
    Engine Size6.6L/400
    Application NotesOE Replacement A Series (Aluminum) Standard Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeS
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFord small block Windsor
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesColumn1 OE Replacement Column2 A Series (Aluminum) Column3 Standard Column5 Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings Column13 Domestic Column20 76-69 FOR 5.8L-6.6L
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFord small block Windsor
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade: OE Replacement Series: A Series (Aluminum) Size: Standard Install Type / Notes Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFord small block Windsor
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFord small block Windsor
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Note Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH
  • MakeFORD
    ModelBRONCO
    SubmodelCUSTOM
    Beginning Year1978
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Engine FamilyFord small block Windsor
    Engine Size5.8L/351
    Application NotesCylinder Head Type: OHV, Valves Per Engine: 16. Material Grade OE Replacement Series A Series (Aluminum) Size Standard Notes Contains Full Grooved Main Bearings
    Engine VIN CodeH

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