Connecting Rods Specifications

1999 Mazda Protege ES, AutomaticSECTION Connecting Rods Specifications
CONNECTING RODS

Application In. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Crankpin Bore 1.8898-1.8904 (48.000-48.016)
Pin Bore .7875-.7879 (20.003-20.014)
Center-To-Center Length 5.087 (129.2)
Maximum Bend (1)
Side Play
Standard .0043-.0103 (.110-.262)
Maximum .012 (.30)
(1) Bend must not exceed .002" (.05 mm) per 1.97" (50 mm) of rod length.
RENDER: 1.0x

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