Connecting Rod

1999 Ford Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6SECTION Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod - Piston Pin Bore Diameter 0.864-0.865 in
Connecting Rod - Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 2.234-2.24 in
Connecting Rod - Length (Center-to-Center) 5.93 in
Alignment (Bore-to-Bore Max. Diff.) - Twist 0.0015 in per 0.984 in
Alignment (Bore-to-Bore Max. Diff.) - Bend 0.0015 in per 0.984 in
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank) - Standard 0.0006-0.0177 in
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank) - Service Limit 0.02 in
Connecting Rod Bearings Clearance to Crankshaft Desired 0.001-0.0027 in
Clearance to Crankshaft Allowable 0.001-0.0027 in
Bearing Wall Thickness (STD) 0.096-0.0965 in
RENDER: 1.0x

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