blackbird345

Am I suppose to install the eagle rods with a specific side facing the front of the engine or does it not matter?

fuseone

not sure but i know on some engines they do got to .

BlackScreaminMachine

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Im rebuilding my LT1 block this sunday, there was nothing showing a specific order had to be followed.

1320 killer

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yes it does matter and there should be a small arrow on the side of the rod that should be pointing to the front of the motor. if not there i would contact eagle and ask if it's necessary.

BlackScreaminMachine

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I'll double check when I get home, I know my rods are # but ill check on the Arrow.

N2DP2QT

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there should be a flat spot on the diameter of the rod where it bolts to the crank. one side is a thicker machined spot than the other. install the widest ones towards each other. if that makes any sense

mrr23

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for a LS1 motor, the offset of the rod all face the same direction. i want to say the large offset goes to the front, but don't remember for sure.

xssive

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on the crank end, the chamfered side faces the crank throws, and the flat sides will face eachother

Firechikn

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+1. If you look closely, where the rod touches the crank, one side is beveled and one side isn't. The non beveled sides should be together. When you put your pistons on 4 should be one way, the other 4 the opposite. Look closely, you'll see it.

1997bird

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You should always install the rods with the bearing retention tang facing up while the motor is rolled over on the engine stand looking at the crank.