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Connecting Rods

The document provides detailed instructions for the cleaning and inspection of connecting rods in gasoline engines, emphasizing the importance of identifying bearing locations and avoiding caustic cleaning solutions. It outlines various forms of engine wear, inspection criteria for bends, twists, fractures, and bore specifications, and the necessary actions if specifications are not met. Additionally, it includes guidance on installing oversize piston pins and replacing damaged components.

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Connecting Rods

The document provides detailed instructions for the cleaning and inspection of connecting rods in gasoline engines, emphasizing the importance of identifying bearing locations and avoiding caustic cleaning solutions. It outlines various forms of engine wear, inspection criteria for bends, twists, fractures, and bore specifications, and the necessary actions if specifications are not met. Additionally, it includes guidance on installing oversize piston pins and replacing damaged components.

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« 1992 Aerostar/Ranger/Explorer Table of Contents»

«Group 03: ENGINE»


«Section 03-00: Engine Service, Gasoline»
«OVERHAUL»

Connecting Rods

Cleaning

Remove the bearings from the rod and cap. Identify each bearing location if they are to be used again. Clean
the connecting rod in solvent, including the rod bore and the back of the inserts. Do not use a caustic
cleaning solution. Blow out all passages with compressed air.

Inspection

The connecting rods and related parts should be carefully inspected and checked for conformance to
specifications. For Specifications, refer to «Section 03-01A» (3.0L), «Section 03-01B» (2.3L), «Section
03-01C» (2.9L), or «Section 03-01D» (4.0L). Various forms of engine wear caused by these parts can be
readily identified.

A shiny surface on either pin boss inside of the piston usually indicates that a connecting rod is bent.

Abnormal connecting rod bearing wear can be caused by either a bent connecting rod, worn or damaged
crankpin, or a tapered connecting rod bore.

Twisted connecting rods can create an identifiable piston skirt wear pattern, but badly twisted rods will disturb
the action of the entire piston, rings, and connecting rod assembly and may be the cause of excessive oil
consumption.

Check the connecting rods for bend or twist on a suitable alignment fixture. Follow the instructions of the
fixture manufacturer. If the bend and/or twist exceeds specification, the connecting rod must be replaced.

Inspect the connecting rods for signs of fractures and the bearing bores for out-of-round and taper. If the bore
exceeds the recommended limits and/or if the connecting rod is fractured, it should be replaced. Check the
inside diameter of the connecting rod piston pin bore. If the pin bore in the connecting rod is larger than
specification, install a 0.025mm (0.001-inch) oversize piston pin. First, prefit the oversize piston pin to the
piston pin bore by reaming or honing the piston to provide 0.007-013mm (0.0003-0.0005-inch) clearance (light
slip fit). Assemble the piston, piston pin and connecting rod following the procedure in this section. It is not
necessary to ream or hone the pin bore in the connecting rod. Replace damaged connecting rod nuts
and bolts.

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