Lincoln Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Connecting Rod: Specifications

Connecting rod journal diameter ...................................................................................................................  52.983-53.003 mm (2.085941-2.086728 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum taper ...........................................................................................................................................  0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round ..............................................................................................................................  0.004 mm (0.0002 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - standard .......................................................................................................  0.004-0.0175 mm (0.000157-0.00689 inch)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - service limit .............................................................................................................................  0.35 mm (0.001378 inch)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter .............................................................................................................  21.9985-22.0025 mm (0.866081-0.866238 inch)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) ..............................................................................................................................................  150.7 in (5.933 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend ..........................................................................................................  0.038 per 25 mm (0.00150 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist ..........................................................................................................  0.050 per 25 mm (0.00197 per 0.9843 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - standard ...................................................................................  0.15-0.45 mm (00591-0.01772 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - service limit .......................................................................................  0.50 mm (0.01969 inch) Max.
For specifications regarding Rod Bearing Cap bolts, refer to service procedure. See: Service and Repair/Engine/Assembly