EX NO 3 PISTON ENGINE COMPONENTS - DIMENSIONAL CHECKS.

3.(a) VIEWING PROCEDURE OF CONNECTING ROD

AIM:

To perform maintenance and inspection on connecting rod.

TOOLS REQUIRED:
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Surface plate
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 Micrometer
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Dial gauge
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Vernier caliper
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Telescopic gauge
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Tapered sleeve
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Arbors
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Plug gauge

PROCEDURE:

1. Check the connecting rod conditions,the big end caps for cracks and other
surface defects by hot oil and chalk method.
2. Check the rod for notches and abrasion.
3. Measure small end dia and compare with external dia of gudgeon pin.
4. Check the nip in the big end bearings.
5. Measure and check the diameter with internal dimensions of cylinder bore gauge.
6. To carry out the nip check,assemble connecting rod shell and cap as per
assembly sequence and tighten the bolts.
7. Tighten to 840 pounds inch and check diameter of big end bearing.
8. Check connecting rod for alignment.
9. Check connecting rod bolts for elongation and nuts for threads.
10. Check for hardness.
RECTIFICATION:

1. During the NIP check, if 0.004” doesn’t go inside machine the big end cap.
If 0.006” goes inside replace the bearing cap.
2. Fitting and searing can be removed by stoning and polishing if not too deep.
RESULT:

Thus the connecting rod is viewed and its dimensions are measured as per instructions
in the manufacturers’ maintenance manual.