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txmike · 07-27-2021, 06:13 PM

I have 5 of these connecting rods that my Dad and I found in a old auto parts warehouse in North Carolina.... probably 1972-74.

Can someone tell me what they are worth each?

see pic

Thanks
Mike

J Franklin · 07-27-2021, 09:04 PM

Most likely reworked sometime around WWII. What size are they marked? Sometimes they were farmed out and sold by the company that boxed it. They probably needed to meet the expected standards. and Federal Mogal was a solid supplier so I think they should sell for about what is needed to buy ones remanufactured today. They might be even better than some.

txmike · 07-29-2021, 10:46 AM

The only marking on the box is "25 D"

Does this mean anything?

Jim Brierley · 07-29-2021, 11:24 AM

Model A or B. Measure the diameter on the inside that rides on the crank. A would be 1.625", B 1.875" Neither are worth a lot because new rods are being made. B rods $25 ea. at the most, A maybe half that?

J Franklin · 07-29-2021, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

Model A or B. Measure the diameter on the inside that rides on the crank. A would be 1.625", B 1.875" Neither are worth a lot because new rods are being made. B rods $25 ea. at the most, A maybe half that?

I would think they have a value that is comparable to newly remanufactured rods. What is the cost to redo a rod properly? What is the cost to purchase a brand new made rod?

Flathead · 07-30-2021, 09:44 AM

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They need to be measured to determine just what they are, but I would expect them to have some value. Federal Mogul was/is a good name.

txmike · 07-30-2021, 12:08 PM

OK will get them checked and advised. Someone said $25 but in Brattons and Snyders they are listed for $97 - $99 each

McMimmcs · 07-30-2021, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txmike

OK will get them checked and advised. Someone said $25 but in Brattons and Snyders they are listed for $97 - $99 each

At a flea market I think you will be lucky to get $50 for the lot of 5, sorry!

ursus · 07-30-2021, 10:05 PM

I have one such Federal Mogul boxed rod labeled as 25-E and 0.030 undersize but it was way too loose on my 0.030 under crankshaft so not sure what it is. Maybe somebody here has an old Federal Mogul reference to what 25-D relates to?

J Franklin · 07-30-2021, 10:20 PM

Your best bet would be to mic the journal size to know what you have and put them for sale on ebay or here in the swap section. Put the price you want on them and see what happens. Your picture is inadequate to decide the condition. Show us some closeups of the workmanship. Other than seeing the box I can't tell if they are even new, re-built, or used and re-boxed.

Bob C · 07-31-2021, 11:48 AM

The FM catalog doesn't give much info. 25-D is for Model A shows 1.50 ID
on big end. 25-E is for Model B.

07-27-2021, 09:04 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: What are these worth? Most likely reworked sometime around WWII. What size are they marked? Sometimes they were farmed out and sold by the company that boxed it. They probably needed to meet the expected standards. and Federal Mogal was a solid supplier so I think they should sell for about what is needed to buy ones remanufactured today. They might be even better than some.

07-29-2021, 10:46 AM	#3
txmike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Area Posts: 165	Re: What are these worth? The only marking on the box is "25 D" Does this mean anything?

07-29-2021, 11:24 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: What are these worth? Model A or B. Measure the diameter on the inside that rides on the crank. A would be 1.625", B 1.875" Neither are worth a lot because new rods are being made. B rods $25 ea. at the most, A maybe half that?

07-30-2021, 09:44 AM	#6
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,497	Re: What are these worth? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They need to be measured to determine just what they are, but I would expect them to have some value. Federal Mogul was/is a good name.

07-30-2021, 12:08 PM	#7
txmike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Area Posts: 165	Re: What are these worth? OK will get them checked and advised. Someone said $25 but in Brattons and Snyders they are listed for $97 - $99 each

07-30-2021, 10:05 PM	#9
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: What are these worth? I have one such Federal Mogul boxed rod labeled as 25-E and 0.030 undersize but it was way too loose on my 0.030 under crankshaft so not sure what it is. Maybe somebody here has an old Federal Mogul reference to what 25-D relates to?

07-30-2021, 10:20 PM	#10
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: What are these worth? Your best bet would be to mic the journal size to know what you have and put them for sale on ebay or here in the swap section. Put the price you want on them and see what happens. Your picture is inadequate to decide the condition. Show us some closeups of the workmanship. Other than seeing the box I can't tell if they are even new, re-built, or used and re-boxed.

07-31-2021, 11:48 AM	#11
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: What are these worth? The FM catalog doesn't give much info. 25-D is for Model A shows 1.50 ID on big end. 25-E is for Model B.