Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - standard .......................................................................................................... 0.004 - 0.0201 mm (0.0001 - 0.0008 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - service limit ................................................................................................................................ 0.035 mm (0.0013 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter .......................................................................................................................... 21.017 - 21.031 mm (0.827 - 0.828 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) ............................................................................................................... 138.06 - 138.14 mm (5.435 - 5.438 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend .................................................................................................... 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25 mm (0.984 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist .................................................................................................... 0.050 mm (0.0019 inch) per 25 mm (0.984 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter ............................................................................................................... 53.015 - 53.035 mm (2.0872 - 2.0879 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance ...................................................................................................... 0.028 - 0.066 mm (0.001 - 0.0025 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance .................................................................................................................................. 0.100 - 0.30 mm (0.0039 - 0.0118 inch)