seven 202 #1 Posted July 17, 2015 I just put new rings in one and later after I put it all back together I was suppose too have had the oil hole in the bottom half of the connecting rod facing forward is this true . had it up and running already too but now im afraid to run it any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #2 Posted July 17, 2015 Seven, The oil hole must face the cam.If you run it facing away then the rod will not get oil at the bottom end.Early rod and crank failure are in the not to distantfuture.Pull the pan and check if you are not sure.A new pan gasket is cheaper than hard parts and if you have the rod in correctly then you can sleep at nights. Luck,JAinVA 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 228 #3 Posted July 17, 2015 It it is installed with oil hole towards cam = you are safe.If towards the starter, you need to replace the rod a 2nd time. It is almost instantly scored when this happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #5 Posted July 17, 2015 thxs again it was backwords i only ran it for ten minutes thank god.. it was showing signs of were i took some steel wool and buffed it out the guy at the implement thought it be all rite . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #6 Posted July 18, 2015 If there was no heavy scoring then you should be fine.These engines are very forgiving.Glad you bothered to check it.Let us know how she sings in the future. Luck,JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
