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General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Rod
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 23.958 - 23.976 mm (0.943 - 0.944 inch)
Connecting rod length 145.965 - 146.035 mm (5.746 - 5.749 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.0125 mm (0.00049 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) per 25.4 mm (1.000 inch)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter 56.82 - 56.84 mm (2.237 inch)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.013 - 0.048 mm (0.005 - 0.002 inch)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crankshaft) 0.092 - 0.268 mm (0.0036 - 0.0106 inch)

a. The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
b. Tighten camshaft bearing cap bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) when measuring journal clearance.
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