Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting Rod 

Piston-to-connecting rod clearance.......................................................................................................................................................... 2.7 mm (0.1 inch)
Rod-to-pin clearance

Standard............................................................................................................................................................ 0.007-0.021 mm (0.0002-0.0008 inch)
Service limit.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. -

Pin bore diameter.................................................................................................................................................... 23.007-23.019 mm (0.905-0.906 inch)
Rod length (center-to-center)........................................................................................................................................................... 152.68 mm (6.01 inch)
Rod maximum allowed bend......................................................................................................................................................... 0.038 mm (0.0014 inch)
Rod maximum allowed twist.......................................................................................................................................................... 0.050 mm (0.0019 inch)
Rod bearing

Bore diameter

Grade 1.................................................................................................................................................... 59.866-59.872 mm (2.3569-2.3571 inch)
Grade 2.................................................................................................................................................... 59.873-59.879 mm (2.3572-2.3574 inch)
Grade 3.................................................................................................................................................... 59.880-59.886 mm (2.3574-2.3577 inch)

Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance.................................................................................................................................................................................... -

Rod side clearance (assembled to crank)

Standard............................................................................................................................................................ 0.175-0.425 mm (0.0068-0.0167 inch)
Service limit.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. -