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Budget 390 FE Engine Build Connecting Rod Line Honing

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Connecting rods are reconditioned the same way we line-hone. Peart disassembles each rod and removes the rod bolts. He shaves the caps first, and then hones large ends as shown. This gives rod bearings a nice crosshatch pattern to hang onto. The large end, if reconditioned properly, should have a crosshatch pattern and provide adequate bearing crush. New ARP bolts are installed in each rod before honing.
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 Connecting rods are reconditioned the same way we line-hone. Peart disassembles each rod and removes the rod bolts. He shaves the caps first, and then hones large ends as shown. This gives rod bearings a nice crosshatch pattern to hang onto. The large end, if reconditioned properly, should have a crosshatch pattern and provide adequate bearing crush. New ARP bolts are installed in each rod before honing.  View Related Article

 

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