On eagle rods for a b18, is there any indications on the rods that show which direction the rod should be installed? My hanes book does'nt say about the rods, but the stock pistions have a arrow pointing to the front side(timing belt end). By the way it's SRP pistons with eagle rods, by any chance are the rods unidirectional? I know that most rods have a certain direction they are suppose to be facing.... Thanks

 

bump Someone with engine building experience, especially with eagle rods

 

the notches for the bearings go toward the exhaust side. just like OEM

 

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Thanks, I just figured that out, I had the number 4 cyclinder backwards, and cyclinders 1-3 were correct. Thanks for the reassurance bro!

 

Bearing tang towards the exhaust side

 

what will happen if the tang is facing the intake side?? just curious....

 

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Try it and see then report back to us

 

I'd assume most of it would do with oiling. The only holes eagles have in them is by the wrist pin, but I recall seeing OEM rods with holes where the rod bearings have holes in them. No idea which motor's rods, but I'd guess it would deal with oil shooting towards the pistons and/or thrust side of the cylinder. I've also heard rods being designed slightly off center, which would take some load off the intake side, which sees the most sideloads from the piston.

 

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How would that make any difference, if the end play is with in spec? Plus the amount of room in the end play is minimal at that. I'm just courious with what your trying to say, because I'm confused?

 

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Try it and see then report back to us </TD></TR></TABLE>
sorry,my block is already assembled...why don't you try it on your next build and post back here.......

 

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spun bearings

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spun bearings


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thanks...