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JWL · 11-14-2011, 10:40 AM

Whoa, whoa, WHOA!! DO NOT follow the torque advice as written by Go Fast!! Instead, adhere to the Ford shop manual information for the type nut being used.

It is a little unusual to find rods which are wider at the parting line. The general tendency is for the parting line to squeeze inward, especially when the revs have been above normal. The bearings are slightly thinner at either end and what you have will be fine. Remember, the Ford spec calls for 2.291 as the MAXIMUM, not the minimum diameter.

11-14-2011, 10:40 AM	#4
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: 8BA Rod Measurements Whoa, whoa, WHOA!! DO NOT follow the torque advice as written by Go Fast!! Instead, adhere to the Ford shop manual information for the type nut being used. It is a little unusual to find rods which are wider at the parting line. The general tendency is for the parting line to squeeze inward, especially when the revs have been above normal. The bearings are slightly thinner at either end and what you have will be fine. Remember, the Ford spec calls for 2.291 as the MAXIMUM, not the minimum diameter.