{"product_id":"main-bearing-set-vpm-796-std-mms540v-std-vandervell-nos","title":"Main Bearing Set - VPM 796 STD\/MMS540V STD - Vandervell - NOS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:500;width:140px;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eVandervell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:500;width:140px;padding:4px 0;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eVPM 796 STD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:500;width:140px;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eMain Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:500;width:140px;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:600;padding:4px 0;\"\u003eNew Old Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: STD (standard, no undersize)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet quantity: 5 pairs (10 half-shells) for 5-main-bearing crankshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrust bearing location: Centre (one flanged pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;font-weight:500;\"\u003eChrysler\/Dodge\/Plymouth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;\"\u003eLA-series 273 V8 1964-1969\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;font-weight:500;\"\u003eChrysler\/Dodge\/Plymouth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;\"\u003e277 V8 (polyspherical A-series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;font-weight:500;\"\u003eChrysler\/Dodge\/Plymouth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;\"\u003e313 V8 (polyspherical A-series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;font-weight:500;\"\u003eChrysler\/Dodge\/Plymouth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;\"\u003e318 V8 (LA-series, 1967 onward; polyspherical A-series earlier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eRelationship\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;font-family:monospace;font-size:12px;\"\u003eMS-540 M, MS-540P, MS-540H, MS-540HX, MB 558XP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eequivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes one flanged thrust bearing pair located at the centre main, plus four plain journal bearing pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Vandervell, a British bearing company whose automotive bearing line was later absorbed into Mahle\/Clevite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffbeb;border:1px solid #fde68a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:#92400e;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#78350f;\"\u003eNew Old Stock (NOS) — Unused part in original condition. Packaging may show age-related shelf wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e New Old Stock. Bearings sealed in original factory wax-paper\/plastic wrap, never fitted. Outer Vandervell box is age-worn with edge bruising, creasing and surface staining; printed paper label on side is slightly tattered but fully legible. Rubber and elastomer components such as belts, seals, and gaskets may harden or degrade during extended storage — inspect before fitting. Please confirm this part number suits your vehicle before purchasing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:11px;color:#6b7280;\"\u003eSKU: ENG-00355\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson Merchant Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45059914432712,"sku":"ENG-00355","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2313\/5711\/files\/ENG-00355_2148_copy.jpg?v=1776655159","url":"https:\/\/nelsonmerchant.co.nz\/products\/main-bearing-set-vpm-796-std-mms540v-std-vandervell-nos","provider":"Nelson Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}