Connecting rods
Discussion
Hi,
I read in the manual that the conrods are numbered when assembled at the factory. I've looked at mine and can't see any markings, does anyone know if they are marked in some obscure place? I've got an engraver so can number them myself before disassembly if needed but thought I'd check in case I've missed something.
I read in the manual that the conrods are numbered when assembled at the factory. I've looked at mine and can't see any markings, does anyone know if they are marked in some obscure place? I've got an engraver so can number them myself before disassembly if needed but thought I'd check in case I've missed something.
350Matt said:
as long as you don't mix the caps around then the rods can go anywhere
it nice to balance them all though so each up and down bit weighs the same
Thanks, I’ll probably aim to keep the roads and pistons together (assuming the pistons look like they can be reused….). Took a rod cap off this afternoon, I didn’t realise there were little locating pins on the caps, they can only be refilled the way they came off which is good. The bearing looked worn but ok, I’ll replace the bearings anyway.it nice to balance them all though so each up and down bit weighs the same
Flatplane8 said:
350Matt said:
as long as you don't mix the caps around then the rods can go anywhere
it nice to balance them all though so each up and down bit weighs the same
Thanks, I’ll probably aim to keep the roads and pistons together (assuming the pistons look like they can be reused….). Took a rod cap off this afternoon, I didn’t realise there were little locating pins on the caps, they can only be refilled the way they came off which is good. The bearing looked worn but ok, I’ll replace the bearings anyway.it nice to balance them all though so each up and down bit weighs the same
I took a couple of the rods/pistons out last night, here are some photos in case they are of interest. You can see the little roll pins that locate the cap in one orientation only. Both pistons had the second ring stuck in the groove due to carbon build up, they freed off easily but would've been affecting performance. The bearings look to be stock sizes, a bit worn but still check out at about 2 thou clearance (they should be 1.5-2.5 thou). Finally, the ultrasonic cleaner got most of the gunk off. At first look they seem in good shape for an engine with 178k miles on it.
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