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Connecting rod end play

Discussion in 'Performance & Tuning' started by 87joop, Oct 8, 2017.

  1. Oct 8, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    87joop

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    87joop [OP] New Member

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    What should the connecting rod side to side end play (axial) be at most on a 258 straight six
     
    87joop, Oct 8, 2017
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  2. Oct 8, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    chris4x4

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    I found this in the 1988 FSM:
    010-.019 rods side play
     
    chris4x4, Oct 8, 2017
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