LTD Country Squire V8-302 5.0L VIN F TBI (1983)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Fig. 10 Piston & Rod Assembly
Assemble the pistons to the rods so the notch or arrow faces toward the front of engine and the numbered side of rod faces away from center of engine,
Fig. 10. After installation, check side clearance between connecting rods at each crankshaft journal. Clearance should be .010---.020 in.
