b overhaul question

[klg]

im going to start putting the overhaul kit in my b soon i understand what needs to be done except for a one thing the manual states the connecting rod is offset which i understand the part i dont understand is the long side of the offset must be turned away from the nearest bearing can anybody explain what this mean i just dont get it. thanks

 

[bjb in TX from Ne]

It means the offset moves away from the main bearings, starting at the crank going to the piston. As long as you keep everything in order (#1 piston and connecting rods in #1 bore), you should see that they will only line up one way. Also the manual should tell you look at the engine from one side and all the numbers on the rods and bearing caps will be on that side (can't remember which side at the moment).

 

[steve(ill)]

the rod is not in the center of the piston. if you put the piston in backward, or the rod in backward, it will rub the side of the crank bearing. 1 and 4 rods go on one way, 2 and 3 face the other way... once you start to install it becomes more obvious.

 

[Dick L]

If you are still confused after looking at the picture you can look close as you install the pistons at the bottom of the piston and crankshaft as the rod slides over the crankshaft. The rod will/should/needs be centered in the piston with you seeing wrist pin on both sides of the rod and the rod bearing centered in the crankshaft journal.

 

[Jeff Z.]

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