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End Bore Size

Bore:
Small End 20.968-20.981 mm (0.8255-0.8260 inch)



Bore:
Large End
Normal Bore Size: 48.0 mm (1.89 inch)

Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges (from 0 to 0.024 mm (0.0009 inch), in 0.006 mm (0.0002 inch) increments) depending on the size of its big end bore. It's then stamped with a number (1, 2, 3, or 4) indicating the range. You may find any combination of 1, 2, 3, or 4 in any engine.




Note: for more information see Testing and Inspection / Selection.