I have a set of these rods out of a 1973 340. My machinest says that he has seen and used thousands of these rods and it is not a concern.

Too many cars, too many parts, too little coin, too little space to work in, too little time left to make it all happen! Update: down to one ride, still too many parts, a little more jingle in the pocket, gaining space, and it's going to happen this year!