Buick Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts

First Pass ...............................................................................................................................................................................................  27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................  50 degrees

Connecting Rod Bore Diameter ..........................................................................................................................  60.295-60.312 mm (2.37378-2.3745 inch)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center - S/C ..................................................................................................  143.205-143.307 mm (5.638-5.642 inch)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center - Non S/C ..........................................................................................  145.796-145.898 mm (5.740-5.744 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance ..................................................................................................................................  0.102-0.508 mm (0.004-0.0200 inch)