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Rods checked out, now a question
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11/25/09 02:34 AM
11/25/09 02:34 AM
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Had a set of .990 pin aftermarket rods with time on them checked out. Three of the 4 in one bank came back with wear on the pin bushings (need the bushings replaced.) Just coincidence or common on BBM, don't oil as well on one side? The other 5 are well within spec. Should I have them all done as a set or just the ones that need work.  Everything is going for balance before assembly.
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Re: Rods checked out, now a question
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11/25/09 03:03 AM
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Cab, They are not going back into the same engine again, totally different build. was 400/451----> to 440/446... I had them check as routine the 3 in question are now .992 the other five are 9.89 +/- .0002 I'm ok with running the 5 as-is as long as I'm not advised not to  Thanks
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I would probally want to know why three out of four where bad before making any attempt to run the motor again 
