Eldorado V8-350 5.7L DSL (1984)
Connecting Rod: Service and Repair
Fig. 35 Piston & rod assembly
Install piston and rod assembly so that notch at top of piston is facing toward front of engine, Fig. 35. Check connecting rod side clearance. Clearance
should be .006-.020 inch on V8 engines or .008-.021 on V6 engines.