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Connecting Rod

Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.001-0.002 Inch (in)
Allowable 0.00098-0.00197 Inch (in)
Bearing Wall Thickness 0.0756-0.0757 Inch (in)
Pin Bore Diameter 0.86661-0.86708 Inch (in)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 2.23881-2.23960 Inch (in)
Length (Center-to-Center) 5.933 Inch (in)
Alignment (Bore-to-Bore Max.Diff.)
Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.
Twist 0.00197 per 0.9843 Inch (in)
Bend 0.00150 per 0.9843 Inch (in)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank) Standard 0.005-0.019 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.01969 Inch (in)
Connecting Rod Bolts Stage 1 18 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Stage 2 30 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Stage 3 90 Degrees