Connecting Rod Inspection

Connecting Rod Inspection
1. Measure the bearing bore in two directions. The difference is the connecting rod bore out-of-round. Verify the out-of-round is within specification.
2. Measure the bearing bore diameter in two directions. Verify the bearing bore is within specification.





3. Measure the bushing bore diameter of the connecting rod. Verify the diameter is within specification.





4. Measure the connecting rod bend on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the fixture manufacturer. Verify the bend measurement is within specification.
5. Measure the connecting rod twist on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the fixture manufacturer. Verify the measurement is within specification.