Rod bearing clearance
12-08-2016, 07:39 PM
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Rod bearing clearance Im trying to find out what is an acceptable rod bearing clearance between rods on each journal? and do people put a shim in between the rods before they torque them?
12-10-2016, 10:46 AM
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Rod Oil Flow OK, Here are some examples, "sure" to use a "feeler" gauge between the two rod centers will do no harm, only an improvement.
I have assembled "piston guided rod" engines, one such is a Jeep 4.0 for racing.
That value is about .060", each side.
ANOTHER concern is Oil Flow, for that I "machine" the Rod Large End with oil groves used to direct oil into the piston/pin area.
This method concentrates more cooling oil in the area MOST needed.
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I have assembled "piston guided rod" engines, one such is a Jeep 4.0 for racing.
That value is about .060", each side.
ANOTHER concern is Oil Flow, for that I "machine" the Rod Large End with oil groves used to direct oil into the piston/pin area.
This method concentrates more cooling oil in the area MOST needed.
Lance