connecting rod question
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connecting rod question
picked up a b16 torn apart by original owner. no 2 cyl threw a rod bearing. I was able to put each rod cap to matched rod with help of a bright light and a magnifying glass. my question is does a bad rod bearing require the connecting rod to be replaced? I can't really find any online and would rather not spend 350 on a set of h beam rods. I sourced a new crank which is at the machine shop getting polished out right now.
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Re: connecting rod question
It depends on extent of damage. Visually examine big end bore of rod with bearing shells removed then compare bore and appearance with a micrometer with the other 3. rods bearings are a softer material and will generally tear the crank up before affecting rods. If you spun the bearing then the rod needs machine work or replacement.
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picked up a b16 torn apart by original owner. no 2 cyl threw a rod bearing. I was able to put each rod cap to matched rod with help of a bright light and a magnifying glass. my question is does a bad rod bearing require the connecting rod to be replaced? I can't really find any online and would rather not spend 350 on a set of h beam rods. I sourced a new crank which is at the machine shop getting polished out right now.
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Hey you can also inspect the big end bore for visual damage. D-f?
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Re: connecting rod question
Thanks for the replies guys. So my thought are.. the engine didn't actually "spin" a bearing. There would be grooves from the lock tabs if I'm not mistaken.. and i can still see the cross hatched pattern on the rod surface itself. So i may be good to reuse these rods? That'll be my plan for now
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Thanks for the replies guys. So my thought are.. the engine didn't actually "spin" a bearing. There would be grooves from the lock tabs if I'm not mistaken.. and i can still see the cross hatched pattern on the rod surface itself. So i may be good to reuse these rods? That'll be my plan for now
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