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Connecting Rod, Engine

Connecting Rod Bearings Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.001 - 0.0014 Inch (in)
Allowable 0.0005 - 0.0023 Inch (in)
Bearing Wall Thickness 1st and 2nd 0.0962 - 0.0976 Inch (in)
3rd and rear 0.0980 - 0.0955 Inch (in)
Length (Center-to-Center) 5.530 - 5.533 Inch (in)
Alignment (Bore-To-Bore Maximum Difference) Twist 0.003 per 1 Inch (in)
Bend 0.0016 per 1 Inch (in)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 0.9096 - 0.9112 Inch (in)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 2.250 - 2.251 Inch (in)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank) Standard 0.006 - 0.014 Inch (in)
Service Limit 0.014 Inch (in)
Connecting Rod Bearing Caps 26 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)