Re: Connecting Rod Alignment?

Posted by Scott726 On 2008/4/10 9:25:43

Wade,

There are different part numbers for odd and even numbered rods and I am pretty sure that the difference is how much babbitt is on each side of the rod bearing. The trouble is I don't think the guy that rebuilt this engine figured it out. There doesn't seem to be any pattern to how much babbitt is on which side of what rod. Some have substantially more babbitt on one side than the other and some are centered and it doesn't seem to follow the odd/even rod numbers.... I don't know how they have to machine these crankshafts. Do they have to disassemble them? Could somebody have messed up the spacing on this crankshaft?

I'm slowly figuring it out thanks to all you guys

Thanks,

Scott