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Posted by Paul McMillan on Sun Oct 20, 2002 11:45:25 AM
In reply top Re: What causes a thrown Rod posted by Joe Scheil on Fri Oct 18, 2002 10:18:51 AM
: The connecting rod is attached to the crankshat with a bol
: t on either side of the big end. The rod ends for higher
: performance engines can sometimes use bigger bolts for mor
: e holding strength. The rod bolts will stretch under extr
: eme conditions, and even new never used bolts must be test
: ed to determine wether or not they are strong enough. Ass
: uming one of the bolts creeping a bit or letting go, the b
: ottom of the connecting rod will go thru the side of the b
: lock as it is thrown out by the turning crank. This makes
: the block suitable for static display or marine use in th
: e anchor division.
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: Joe