In fact a minimum 180° groove with a
cross drilled main journal is recommended for
bearings with a feed to the crankpin for con-
tinuous oil flow characteristics although
applications exist with bearing grooves less
than 180° with satisfactory performance.
Note that for a main bearing with a full 360°
groove the oil flow to the big end is continu-
ous for both designs, making the cross drilling
in the main journal redundant