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Connecting Rod Bend and Torsion

CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION





^ Check with a connecting rod aligner.
Bend:
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)per 100 mm (3.94 inch)length
Torsion:
Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)per 100 mm (3.94 inch)length
^ If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.