Rod bearing clearance
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.
Lance
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
