Connecting Rod

1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Connecting Rod
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crankshaft) 0.092 - 0.268 Inch (in)
Rod length center to center 5.746 - 5.749 Inch (in)
Alignment (bore-to-bore max. Diff.) twist 0.015 per 1 Inch (in)
Alignment (Bore-to-Bore Max. Diff.) Bend 0.00049 per 1 Inch (in)
Rod Bearing Bore I.D. 2.237 Inch (in)
Rod Bearing Bore Out-of-round 0.0004 Inch (in)
Connecting Rod Bolts 67 - 74 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
RENDER: 1.0x

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