Eagle rod install stupid Question
#1
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Dublin, CA
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Eagle rod install stupid Question
OK, I have a stupid question.
What side of the rod goes against the crank arm, and what side goes against the neighbor rod?
One side of the big end has an inside chamfer, the other side is flat. Both flat and chamfered sides have a rough finish, the stock rods had a flat machined surface on both sides.
What side of the rod goes against the crank arm, and what side goes against the neighbor rod?
One side of the big end has an inside chamfer, the other side is flat. Both flat and chamfered sides have a rough finish, the stock rods had a flat machined surface on both sides.
#2
I can shift faster than you.
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 5,133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
The flat parts face each other and the chamfers face out (towards the crank).
Rod Journal |(chamfer)(flat)(flat)(chamfer) | Rod Journal
Rod Journal |(chamfer)(flat)(flat)(chamfer) | Rod Journal
#3
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Dublin, CA
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
Thanks! That's the way I have it, but just as I was installing I thought that was wrong.
It seems weird to have the chamfered side to the crank, when there's not always crank next to the rod. The crank arm tapers to the wrist pin and leaves no material to support the side of the big end.
It seems weird to have the chamfered side to the crank, when there's not always crank next to the rod. The crank arm tapers to the wrist pin and leaves no material to support the side of the big end.
#5
Senior Member
iTrader: (24)
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
The flat parts face each other and the chamfers face out (towards the crank).
Rod Journal |(chamfer)(flat)(flat)(chamfer) | Rod Journal
Rod Journal |(chamfer)(flat)(flat)(chamfer) | Rod Journal
#6
TECH Addict
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
common sense will answer most questions you may have.Chamfers on bearings and rod big ends are there to insure clearance for crank journal radius.Makes sense, there's your answer.Be sure to check rod side clearance with each pair torqued in place. It helps to torque rod bolts with feeler gauge between caps to help set caps alignment while torquing. A good rule of thumb would be .020" min. clearance.
#7
I can shift faster than you.
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 5,133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
Carl, yes, the stock LS1 rods all face in the same direction.
I'll see if I have any pics when I get home of my forged 346ci buildup and the last one I did with stock pistons/rods.
Jason
I'll see if I have any pics when I get home of my forged 346ci buildup and the last one I did with stock pistons/rods.
Jason
Trending Topics
#8
Senior Member
iTrader: (24)
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
Damn... Now I think I know why my oil pressure sucks and acts like a loose bearing I put the Eagle rods in with the same orientation (sp?) as the stock rods. The stock rods have the offsets facing in one direction, so I did the same for the Eagles
#9
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Dublin, CA
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Eagle rod install stupid Question
Make sure you pay attention to the rod bearings also. There is an upper and a lower, and they have a slight chamfer as well that matches the machining on the rods.