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Mark's 37 · 12-04-2015, 10:32 PM

As for clearance. I would assemble two rods on one crank throw. If they will fall independently, they will run.

Karl

Karl, when you say "fall" do you mean when the rod/piston is installed on a crank journal with the new bearing, the piston/rod will fall of its own weight?

Just finished micing the rod bores again. All 8 fall into the 2.2190-5" range.

Did the same with the OD of the new rod bearings and they all are in the 2.2185-2.2230" range no matter which way it's done.

I have a set of NOS Genuine Ford Parts bearings coming tomorrow or early next week. Will compare numbers. It may mean these rods need to be redone a little larger. Don't have a lathe to try your method. Thanks.

12-04-2015, 10:32 PM	#27
Mark's 37 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Aptos, Ca Posts: 355	Re: Reconditioned 37 rods As for clearance. I would assemble two rods on one crank throw. If they will fall independently, they will run. Karl Karl, when you say "fall" do you mean when the rod/piston is installed on a crank journal with the new bearing, the piston/rod will fall of its own weight? Just finished micing the rod bores again. All 8 fall into the 2.2190-5" range. Did the same with the OD of the new rod bearings and they all are in the 2.2185-2.2230" range no matter which way it's done. I have a set of NOS Genuine Ford Parts bearings coming tomorrow or early next week. Will compare numbers. It may mean these rods need to be redone a little larger. Don't have a lathe to try your method. Thanks.