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Connecting Rod

Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.001 - 0.0014 Inch (in)
Allowable 0.00086 - 0.0027 Inch (in)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std) 0.0612 - 0.0618 Inch (in)
Length (Center to Center) 5.530 - 5.533 Inch (in)
Alignment (Bore-To-Bore Max. Diff.) Twist 0.002 per 1 Inch (in)
Bend 0.0015 per 1 Inch (in)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank) Standard 0.006 - 0.014 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.014 Inch (in)
Max
Connecting Rod Cap Nuts 23 - 28 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 0.9096-0.9112 Inch (in)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 2.250-2.251 Inch (in)