Subject	Seems unlikely the rod big-end would be out of round
Posted by	ZXoltan on April 26, 2010 at 6:08 AM
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In Reply To	Re: So I tore into my engine today, because of a knock I was posted by Tech@EPR on April 26, 2010 at 02:01 AM
Message	since they are eagle rods, unless there was a defect. From your build this sounds like an IPP engine? If so, have you spoken with Kyle about it? I have no idea how the bearing clearances are calculated on these types of builds (I've looked at the bearings and they dont appear to be available in a various thicknesses) unless the cranks are turned. Maybe someone can enlighten me?
Follow Ups	So I tore into my engine today, because of a knock I was - cossiemodo2000 23:49:28 04/25/10 I forgot to add that this was a rebuilt motor with less than - cossiemodo2000 23:52:22 04/25/10 Re: So I tore into my engine today, because of a knock I was - Tech@EPR 02:01:17 04/26/10 the outer part of the bearing was intact - cossiemodo2000 02:12:29 04/26/10 Re: the outer part of the bearing was intact - Tech@EPR 03:43:10 04/26/10 I actually changed all the rod bearings, only the the - cossiemodo2000 03:53:39 04/26/10 Re: I actually changed all the rod bearings, only the the - Tech@EPR 03:56:26 04/26/10 Seems unlikely the rod big-end would be out of round - ZXoltan 06:08:08 04/26/10 Re: Seems unlikely the rod big-end would be out of round - Tech@EPR 08:00:48 04/26/10 the engine is still in the car - aliaZ 08:07:27 04/26/10 Re: the engine is still in the car - Tech@EPR 08:11:28 04/26/10 PlastiGage Counterpoint: - ni[X]it 09:50:32 04/26/10 Re: PlastiGage Counterpoint: - Tech@EPR 13:07:11 04/26/10 Re: PlastiGage Counterpoint: - Zarcasm(Hfd, CT) 17:30:53 04/26/10 you're probably fine - aliaZ 07:33:31 04/26/10 What makes you think its fine? - Antihero 08:55:24 04/26/10 He did mention some findings in the oil tree. - ZiNnYc 09:29:58 04/26/10 my saying it's fine is contingent on checking clearances - aliaZ 10:59:43 04/26/10 also - aliaZ 11:04:01 04/26/10 Re: my saying it's fine is contingent on checking clearances - Tech@EPR 13:14:37 04/26/10 IMO - a spun rod bearing means the rod is effed and should - LitlElvis 10:52:49 04/26/10 yes, if the rod bearing did indeed spin in the big end - aliaZ 11:02:28 04/26/10 I agree, misuse of terms = confusion for all - LitlElvis 12:23:19 04/26/10 Re: IMO - a spun rod bearing means the rod is effed and should - Tech@EPR 13:15:29 04/26/10 Re: So I tore into my engine today, because of a knock I was - 1990 tt 11:04:06 04/26/10 fwiw, my eagle rods also needed to be resized brand new (n/m) - aliaZ 11:05:30 04/26/10 On resizing brand new rods - ZXoltan 11:13:47 04/26/10 Eagle rods are good rod for the bucks - timz 12:29:28 04/26/10 Re: On resizing brand new rods - Tech@EPR 13:11:26 04/26/10 Well, they are made in China right? (n/m) - Got a Birth certificate?? 16:33:52 04/26/10 I thought all quality Z parts were made in China ;-) (n/m) - ZXoltan 17:02:09 04/26/10 got any pics? - aliaZ 11:06:57 04/26/10 sorry for not being clear, no it did not spin, it just - cossiemodo2000 15:39:33 04/26/10
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