connecting rod pin bolts

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DonH
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connecting rod pin bolts

Post by DonH » Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:41 pm

should the bolt holding the pin rod face the front of the piston or the rear?


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Re: connecting rod pin bolts

Post by DonH » Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:59 pm

I think the bolt should face the cam side of the engine and instead of cotter key, wire bolt to rod.


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Re: connecting rod pin bolts

Post by Kerry » Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:20 pm

Face the cam shaft, wiring the bolt to the rod has been known to come a drift and end up in the magneto, cotter pin or use a spring washer.


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Re: connecting rod pin bolts

Post by Norman Kling » Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:49 pm

Faces the camshaft. the slot in the piston faces away from the cam. The cotter pin is placed in such a way that the folded end is against the rod so the bolt cannot turn.
Norm


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Re: connecting rod pin bolts

Post by DonH » Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:49 am

thank you all for your help!!

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