Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Connecting Rod: Specifications
Connecting Rod
Pin bore diameter.................................................................................................................................................... 22.02-22.01 mm (0,8671-0,8666 inch)
Length (centerline bore-to-bore)................................................................................................................................................... 150.7 mm (5.9330 inch)
Maximum allowable bend....................................................................................................................................................... +/- 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Maximum allowable twist......................................................................................................................................................... +/- 0.05 mm (0.0019 inch)
Bearing bore diameter............................................................................................................................................. 56.86-56.89 mm (2.2388-2.2396 inch)
Bearing-to-crankshaft clearance................................................................................................................................. 0.06-0.02 mm (0.0026-0.0010 inch)
Side clearance (standard).......................................................................................................................................... 0.015-0.45 mm (0.0006-0.0177 inch)
Side clearance (maximum)............................................................................................................................................................... 0.50 mm (0.0197 inch)
Connecting rod bolts
First pass ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)
Final pass ............................................................................................................................................................................................. tighten 90-120°