Connecting Rod

1995 Mazda B4000 4WD V6-4.0L OHVSECTION Connecting Rod
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 23.41 - 23.46 mm (0.9217 - 0.9236 inch)
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 2.2370 - 2.2378
Taper 0.0004
Out of Round 0.0004
Length:
Center to Center 145.965 - 146.035 mm (5.7467 - 5.7494 inch)
Alignment (Bore to Bore Maximum Diff.) (a):
Twist 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch)
Bend 0.0125 mm (0.00049 inch)
Side Clearance (Assembled to Crank):
Standard 0.092 - 0.268 mm (0.0036 - 0.0106 inch)
Service Limit 0.014

(a) Pin and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane with the specified total difference when measured at end of an 8 inch bar, 4 inches on each side of rod centerline.
RENDER: 1.0x

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