Re: Connecting Rod Alignment?
Posted by Scott726 On 2008/4/6 21:27:52
Update to the Update,
Dave (Owen Dyneto) is correct, using the parts listing from this magnificent web site I found that there are two types of connecting rods used for cylinders #1-3-5-7 and #2-4-6-8. I would think the difference is the side clearances; how much babbitt is on each side face with the basic steel rods being identical. I looked at my bottom end and I don't see the pattern. Some of my rods are evenly centered in the babbitt and some have more babbitt on the back face. This babbitt spacing isn't consistent with even or odd numbered rods. I will have look at which rod (tops) aren't centered in the bushing and see if there is a correlation with the odd even rod theme...
Thanks Dave!
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Dave (Owen Dyneto) is correct, using the parts listing from this magnificent web site I found that there are two types of connecting rods used for cylinders #1-3-5-7 and #2-4-6-8. I would think the difference is the side clearances; how much babbitt is on each side face with the basic steel rods being identical. I looked at my bottom end and I don't see the pattern. Some of my rods are evenly centered in the babbitt and some have more babbitt on the back face. This babbitt spacing isn't consistent with even or odd numbered rods. I will have look at which rod (tops) aren't centered in the bushing and see if there is a correlation with the odd even rod theme...
Thanks Dave!
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