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Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod, Engine

DIMENSIONS

Piston Pin Bore Or Bushing I.D. .........................................................................................................................................................  1.0386-1.0393 inch
Rod Bearing Bore I.D.(a) ....................................................................................................................................................................  2.6522-2.6530 inch
Rod Length Center To Center .............................................................................................................................................................  6.6035-6.6065 inch
Connecting Rod Alignment Maximum Total Difference

Twist(b) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.024 inch
Bend(b) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.012 inch

Rod To Crankshaft Assembled Side Clearance(c) ..................................................................................................................................  0.010-0.020 inch

(a) Connecting rod bearing bore max. out of round - 0.0004
(b) Pin bushing and crankshaft bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane with specified total difference when measured at the ends of an 8 inch
long bar, 4 inches on each side of rod centerline.
(c) Service limit - 0.023 inch.

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