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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997MUSTANG GT, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE - 4.6L V8 VIN XENGINE SPECIFICATIONSCONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

1997 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, Standard

Connecting Rods Specifications

1997 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Connecting Rods Specifications

CONNECTING RODS

Application

In. (mm)

4.6L (VIN X)

Bearing Wall Thickness (Standard) ⁽¹⁾

.0962-.0965 (2.444-2.452)

Bore Diameter

Pin Bore

.8645-.8653 (21.959-21.979)

Crankpin Bore

2.2345-2.2392 (56.756-56.876)

Center-To-Center Length

5.9331 (150.70)

Maximum Bend

.001496 (.038) per .9843 (25)

Maximum Twist ⁽²⁾

.001969 (.050) per .9843 (25)

Side Play

Standard

.000591-.017717 (.015-.450)

Service Limit

.01969 (.500)

⁽¹⁾	For .050" (1.27 mm) undersize, add .025" (.635 mm) to standard thickness.

⁽²⁾	Pin bore and crankshaft bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 7.99211" (203 mm) bar, 3.9961 (101.5 mm) on each side of rod centerline.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.