ZERO connecting rod play?

[jester@westfailure.net (jester@westfailure.net)]

On Fri, 17 May 2002 jester@westfailure.net wrote:

> Generally, it is considered good practice to pre-assemble the crank and
> rods outside the engine to check all these things (clearance etc.), then
> you can drop it in like that, or take it apart & put it back together in
> the block if you didnt use stretch rod bolts. Thats just the way i
> learned, can't say if its right or wrong.

DOH, i'm thinking of aircooled motors with the drop it in with rods on,
this wouldn't work in a watercooled.

Sorry,

Steve

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