Connecting Rod Dimensions

1998 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Connecting Rod Dimensions
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Production) 0.033 - 0.078 mm (0.0013 - 0.0031 inch)
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service) 0.025 - 0.063 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 53.304 - 53.334 mm (2.0986 - 2.0998 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Production) 0.007 mm (Maximum) (0.0003 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Service) 0.025 mm (Maximum) (0.0010 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Production) 0.007 mm (Maximum) (0.0003 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Service) 0.025 mm (Maximum) (0.0010 inch (Maximum))
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.15 - 0.68 mm (0.006 - 0.027 inch)


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