When you install the rod and torque it to the crank it squishes the plastigage, I get that. The 4340 rods are great rods, which were available for 5 to 10 years but are difficult to find today. Newer versions used a large, one-piece dampener and front pulley. Most max- performance or racing cranks use a special stroke to achieve a certain displacement. At our shop we use build sheets to record every vital dimension – main bearing bore diameters, bearing thicknesses, crankshaft journal diameters, connecting rod bores, and on and on. The Fluidampr is distinctly different from others and is around the production weight. For most people, knife edging isn’t worth the expense, but a lighter crank at a competitive price is worth it! I have no idea what they do about the oil overflow. Mopar A and Magnum cranks fall into one of two groups. Rod Side Clearance. Using a marker pen I marked both surfaces, tightend the cap, turned the crank and found interference in the radius on one side. Billet rods are best suited to special-application engines, such as race 305 engines with 2.96-inch stroke. Another player is titanium, but these are also race-only parts. Steel rods are made of high-carbon steels, such as 8640, 5140, and 4340, and many variations of the 1050 family. The basic dampener design has a steel/cast iron outer ring that is mounted to the hub by a rubber isolator (thin strip). The 318 is not externally balanced in either A-engine or Magnum versions. “Then if you want to go loose, add.0005,” suggests Lake Speed, Jr., certified lubrication specialist at Driven Racing Oil. 09-11-05 10:04 PM - Post# 776679 G'day all. Sounds like the rod is slightly undersize of the crank, or you might have the cap on backwards. For example, the Trans-Am engine used a 4.04-inch bore (stock 340) and a 2.96-inch stroke. But it can cost up to $3,000 to build a billet crankshaft. The basic forging process tends to wipe away any number, so they are very rounded and difficult to read. Cap Retention The obvious approach is to use a rod bolt and nut. Each small-block crank has five main bearings and four journals with two rods per journal. Excessive torquing. You can obtain a new rope seal from Best Gaskets, among other suppliers. I recommend doing a quick check on the crank’s end play by installing the number-1, -5, and -3 thrust bearings and lowering the crank into place, torqueing the three main caps, and checking the end play with a dial indicator. Billet rods are different because they use a different material and machining process. Noisy as hell until it gets good and hot and the side clearance gets tighter. can be made of steel (8.75 pounds) or aluminum (6.25 pounds). Changing the steel alloy only doesn’t change the overall weight. When racing RPM and output went up, strength needed to increase. With that accomplished, we then placed a standard set of rod bearings in a connecting rod and tightened the bolts to the required rod … The non-symmetrical 360 dampener is basically round but has an offset weight. Race engines probably change both rod length and piston compression height, but it is not required for street engines. A standard 6.123-inch rod with that stroke makes the piston very heavy; therefore, you use a longer billet rod, which allows you to use a light piston. If an SFI dampener is not available for your engine, stick with the production dampener for street use. They can make almost any variation of the Mopar small-block crank. Although all production rods are based on the basic I-beam design, race rods also use an H-beam style. Some bearing companies offer bearings that have been radiused for use with full-radius cranks. It is difficult to measure rod side clearance directly until the engine is being final assembled, which might be too late to fix any potential problem. Opinions differ about whether or not a billet crankshaft is stronger than a forged crank. Most of these materials are forged into rods first before they are final machined. The nitrating process can add hardness. You can get some prussian blue at the auto parts store, and rub some on the rod and cap. The weight is placed in the wide flange on the front of the dampener, which only extends for about 200 to 250 degrees, or in a trough cast into the front face of the outer ring for less than 180 degrees. Both are three-ring versions plus there are two-ring versions at 7 and 5.45 pounds, respectively. This might be .020 inch. Then remove the cap. The TCI Rattler weighs just over 8 pounds and features a unique construction. Norm. My first choice is the 585-g Scat I-beam with 7/16-inch bolts and cap screws; it provides adequate strength for any street/strip build package. A machine shop can repair almost any crankshaft if it is still in one piece. Connecting Rods. Scrape the babbit, as you suggest, until the radii no longer interferes. The solution is to use a rope seal, but they are difficult to find. All 360/5.9L cranks are externally balanced, but the 5.9L uses less weight than the 360. The cardinal rule of engine building is to measure every clearance. The full-radius journal makes the crank much stronger. Knife-edging also makes a crank lighter. Most bearing companies offer various under-size bearings for the repaired cranks (.020-inch undersize is common). All production rods use 3/8-inch bolts, except K1 rods, which use 7/16-inch bolts for greater strength. If the wear is high and/or there are scratches that are too deep to polish out, the crank is typically sent out for repair, which means to grind it undersize. The second race crank consideration is inertia, or rotating weight. Then tighten the bolts enough that it is snug but you can still rotate the crankshaft and turn one turn. Selecting the correct connecting rod is one of the most important decisions you make when building your engine. You should always select a vibration dampener suited for the specific engine, in this case a Mopar A or Magnum. The big end housing bore is sized to provide proper “crush”; connecting rod bearing to crankshaft clearance should be set at .002” minimum to .003” maximum during assembly. So for a small-journal small-block Chevy connecting rod of 2.00 inches, that would mean a bearing clearance of between 0.0015 and 0.002 inch. Cast cranks are generally lighter than forged cranks. Most production cranks are cast, but forged cranks are stronger and take more abuse. Although only two small-block rods are in production today many aftermarket rods are available: aluminum, titanium, and billet. Most engine builders have opted for 4130 (125,000 psi) or 4340 (145,000 psi) forged cranks because of their toughness and longevity. Did it have brass shims between the rod and cap. Some modifications offer advantages in windage and rotating inertia, but they can be very expensive. Undercut-radius cranks make it easier to assemble the engine, which is very important when you are building 50 engines per hour or 1,500 engines per day. The bearings must take a full radius into account either by radiusing the bearing individually or by obtaining bearing manufacturer information for full-radius journals. The rod’s weight (in grams), material (steel, titanium or aluminum), alloy (forged steel or high-carbon steel for the steel versions), style (I- or H-beam), and pin retention (pressed or floating) are all important. In general, aluminum rods are used in supercharged race engines. SHARE THIS ARTICLE: Please feel free to share this article on Facebook, in Forums, or with any Clubs you participate in. Production forged cranks made from 1050 or 1053 heavy-duty alloy of mild steel are strong and easy to machine in very large quantities. With the 3.58-inch stroke, more than 600 hp might mean a forged crank, but you probably have selected the forged crank earlier because it is lighter. Side clearances on both rods should be a minimum of .015” to a maximum of .025” per pair. The 4340 material offers strength increases of 65 percent, which means that the 4340 light forging could be 45-percent stronger than the stock heavy forging. To date, all common Mopar small-block strokers, including 3.31, 3.58, 3.72, and 4.00 inches, use the same 6.123-inch rod because piston height is adjusted to accommodate the particular rod. Engine Bearing Clearance Corrective Action: Rework the bearing housing of the engine block, if it has been filed down. Most make a version of a tri-metal bearing (copper-lead mix typical), but several manufacturers offer an aluminum mix. The long-stroke 360 crank also has larger diameter mains by .310 inch. So for a 2.100-inch rod journal, it's always a good idea to shoot for 0.0021 or 0.0022 bearing clearance. About | Contact | Terms | Privacy, HOW TO BUILD SUPERCHARGED & TURBOCHARGED SMALL-BLOCK FORDS. Today’s steel alloy rods are made of 8640, 5140, or 4340 steel; the 4340 rod has established itself as the strongest and most popular. The short answer to whether every engine needs to be pre-assembled is a resounding “yes!” But this blanket statement is a little deceptive, as in reality, the fact that no two LS engines are alike means required pre-assembly is a matter of degree. © 2017 Mopardiy. The FE long rod measures 6.540 inches in length from center to center and was used in the 332, 352, 360- and 361-ci Edsel engines. ●Unwarranted connecting rod clearancing may weaken a connecting rod possibly causing it to break. The rear main seal surface, just before the crank flange, contains small grooves cut at an angle to the centerline of the crank. On initial fit up it locked up before final torque. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 16, 2008. The stroke measurement is often used to categorize small-block cranks. The shell. Rod bearings 0.002 - 0.025" , side clearance 0.010 - 0.020" Main bearings 0.002 - 0.003" , 0.005 - 0.007 crankshaft end play Piston to head clearance 0.035 MINIMUM including gasket (steel rods), 0.060" MINIMUM aluminum rods Connecting Rod Side Clearance Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2009: Connecting Rod Side Clearance By Dewey on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 11:05 am: I just replaced #3 rod in my 25 T with a vendor supplied replacement. Although not required, SFI dampeners are best; these include versions from ATI, TCI, or BHJ. Aluminum rods typically require .010-inch more clearance than steel rods to accommodate their greater stretch under load and higher expansion rate when heated. Small-block cranks become complicated in relation to external balancing. The Hi-Perf 8740 should be more than adequate for street builds. The small-block rod is 6.123 inches long. For example, the 273/318 rod was a light forging and Chrysler engineers went to a heavier forging (thicker) with the introduction of the 340 engine because it made more power and was expected to run at higher RPM. Connecting Rod Inspection: Normally the connecting rod is not crooked but can sometimes be bent due to preignition and detonation. Assume that you want to build a 295-ci engine out of the basic Trans-Am package; the stroke has to be 2.88 inches and that length is not readily available. Chrysler replaced the original rope seal in the late 1960s, and the newer rubber (neoprene) seal with the lip design that must point at the center of the engine does not require these grooves. Be sure to balance any new and lighter crank. The rod would have been lighter, but the piston would have to be longer to connect to the shorter rod, and the longer piston would have been heavier. Dewey. If you have a cast crank and it has a casting number on one of the counterweights, you are in good shape. The rods are designed and clearanced for 383s with bolts that come through the bottom side of the cap instead of studs/nuts. On t… The 4340 crankshafts have supported up to 1,500 hp, so unless you need a billet crank, a 4340 forged crankshaft is suitable for extreme and racing builds. Race engines need lightweight dampeners, but street or street/strip engines do not require a low-mass dampener. That amount may vary with other aluminum rod manufacturers. Also, Replace the connecting rod if its bearing cap has been filed down. Don't scrape but reverse the cap and check the fit again) Continue this until the entire surface is clean. One photo of the Spinal Tap engine revealed a pair of narrow connecting rods positioned on a rod journal. Thus, only a new set of pistons is required for most builds and it’s a much less expensive approach. If you plan on running a high-RPM engine (more than 7,000), you should consider a lighter forged crank. These non-symmetrical dampeners are also somewhat thicker than the standard 318/340 dampener. You use .020-inch undersize bearings with it. In some cases, a used crank can be polished to remove very light scratches and normal wear; then reinstalled. This process makes it very easy to change the stroke; therefore, you can produce a special one-off crankshaft that has the exact dimensions you need. Mopar connecting rods are offered in I- and H-beam design and in forged or billet constructions. Your machine shop may check a few things such as the big- and small-end diameters, the rod’s length, and perhaps the rod’s width. .010-.011 seems to be the perfect clearance. Forged cranks generally do not have 5-, 6-, or 7-digit numbers on the counterweight that can be used for identification. Several dampener manufacturers solve the external balance issues of the 360 and 5.9L engines (they are not the same) by adding small weights in the hub area. Got all my parts and have started assembly on the 460 for my '66. For the alloy used in its rods, GRP typically recommends allowing around.010 inch more deck clearance when compared to steel forgings, and an additional.001 inch of side clearance. Then it is inspected while fixing it. Performance cast cranks from manufacturers such as Scat and Eagle weighs about 54 to 56 pounds. Machining .050 inch off each side of an aftermarket I-beam rod makes the rod lighter. High RPM will cause problems for pressed pins, but stock rods typically hold up well. Then the aftermarket moved on to 4340 material that offered around a 75-percent gain over the 1050 baseline. Always replace the stock bolts in any rod that is going to be re-used. For high-performance applications, use ARP bolts in place of the stock rod bolts in any production rod. The amount of movement from rocking the top end of the rod back and forth isn't really relevant. Measuring the width of the rod journal on the crank with a dial vernier is quite easy and the width will come in handy to estimate rod side clearance. These high-carbon steels (5140 and 4340) offer more strength but are more difficult to machine and they wear out tools fast, which makes them suited to low-volume performance/racing applications. All production rods use 3/8-inch bolts and nuts to attach the cap to the rod’s beam. The crank is then referred to as a 20-20 crank meaning the mains and rod journals are both .020-inch undersized. Cast iron is lighter than steel if all specifications are the same. 1965 to 1967 all 427 blocks were side oilers. You also need to verify a few measurements. This is on the gross. Most connecting rod prep comes into play when you plan on re-using stock rods. If you are looking for a special stroke length, such as 2.88 or 4.25 inches, you might be looking at a billet crank. If you find a new crank that has the grooves and they have sharp edges, the grooves should be polished to help protect the rear seal from damage. The connecting rods are a critical part of the rotating assembly. Shorter rods (6.00 inches) are lighter and longer rods (6.25 inches) are heavier. The 3.31-inch-stroke crank weighs about 54 pounds; the 3.58-inch-stroke crank weighs about 58 pounds. You can copy and paste this link to share: https://mopardiy.com/mopar-engine-performance-guide-crankshafts-and-connecting-rods/. Longer rods tend to make more power and shorter rods tend to favor torque. A billet crank can be used for a high-horsepower street/strip engine, but these are expensive cranks used for their high strength in race engines. For engines built to rev more than 7,500 rpm, I recommend a high-performance rod from Eagle, Scat, K1, Carrillo, or Manley. This is what the 1970 305 Trans-Am racing engine used. The machine shop or crank grinder can typically repair this damage by carefully grinding the crank journals undersize. Another advantage is having a version that is not otherwise available, such as a 360 crank (3.58-inch stroke) with small mains (318/340 size). This bearing distortion is called “side pinch.” Possible Causes: Bearing caps were filed down. The forged-crank 340 (1968–1971) is not externally balanced, but the cast-crank 340 (1972–1973) is externally balanced. A 4.00-inch stroke yields a rod ratio of 1.53, which is still acceptable. Again, we use 3.4380 - 3.4385. The problem is that all of these crank manufacturers offer lightweight and super lightweight forged crank options; however, they do not list weight specifications for these options. Aluminum rods are also forged and are used on supercharged engines but not required in the street/strip versions. If you want to spend your money on lighter rods, several light steel rods are available that are better choices. I have one engine with an old set of CAT rods and CAT crank that has .018 side clearance. One thing is certain, billet crankshafts are stronger than cast and, in most cases, support up to 1,500 hp. This seems excessive compared to standard and was wondering if this will cause any problems with it's performance. Their higher operating speeds result in considerably higher oil temperatures and an accompanying loss in oil viscosity due to fluid film friction that increases with shaft speed. greater bearing clearances for a number of reasons. It’s best to use the same micrometer used to read the journals to set zero clearance on the dial bore gauge. If you liked this article you will LOVE the full book. You must not mix and match rods; they need to be installed as sets. I determined that the interference is in the side clearance. I do not recommend the two-ring versions for street use. The 3.31-inch stroke for the 273, 318, 340, and 5.2L is one group; the 3.58-inch stroke for the 360 and 5.9L is the other. The radiused, sealing surface on the end of the number-5 main is smaller on the large-main 360 oil pan. Most aftermarket manufacturers publish the weights of their rods. If the crank needs more serious repair and the amount of undersize grinding is .040 or .060 inch, you should consider having the crank re-heat-treated by a process called nitrating. The attaching bolts are also 12-point. Crank manufacturers offer special modifications. Then, notice what contact area you achieve with the bearing surfaces and scrape, reshim or lap w/Timesaver as needed. This is crucial. The truth about FE connecting rods is that they are easier to understand than one might think. If the stroke is increased to 4.25 or so, you still use the 6.123 rod length and a shorter piston (1.46-inch compression height down to approximately 1.33 inches). Thanks. The standard Manley I-beam rod weighs 555 grams but is limited to 550 hp; the “Pro” I-beam rod (a heavier forging) weighs 670 grams and is rated at 700 hp. Typically when this is done, the hole is drilled through. The weight is removed from the crank by machining. It is very difficult to differentiate between a forged crank and a cast crank. This means that you have to be very careful with lighter rods. With a forged crank, small adjustments can be made, but these changes are very limited by the forging. Cast rods (not used in Mopar small-blocks) are adequate for base high-performance street engines up to 500 hp, but beyond that you need to consider a forged connecting rod. The time-honored formula for determining bearing clearance is.001-inch for every inch of crankshaft main journal or rod journal diameter. All engine builds—even stock rebuilds—will require at least some amount of pre-assembly, mainly to establish basic items like proper bearing clearances and piston ring end gap (this includes verification for “drop-in” rings, mind you!). If you want to duplicate it, you must purchase a billet crank. If you didn’t purchase them new, you can use aftermarket rods such as those from Eagle and Carrillo. A crankshaft’s main function is to change the pistons’ up-and-down motion into rotational motion, which can be measured as torque and horsepower. Each unit is unique. The biggest advantage of a billet crank is being able to build an engine with a unique stroke. For example, on the 2.96-inch-stroke crank used in the Trans-Am engine, you could have used a 6.00-inch rod. The tricks come with the 318 rod being lighter and the 340 rod having a bushing in the small end to accept a floating pin. I've found my new Eagle rods have 0.025 - 0.027 side clearance on the new Eagle crank. Strength numbers are based on SAE tensile-strength data. Cast cranks tend to have sharp edges, whereas forged cranks do not. This adds complexity to the customers’ overall engine package, so in later years, six-bolt cranks were also used in max-performance applications. In this video I demonstrate how to measure side clearance and how to machine a connecting rod to provide additional side clearance There is not much to pick from in the production small-block connecting rod area because they are all made of forged steel and are 6.123 inches long. When bolts fail, so does the engine. It also makes the rod weaker. Side clearance is measured, with a feeler gauge, between the side of the rod and the flywheel. Increased clearance provides less sensitivity to shaft, block, and connecting rod deflections and the When building an engine, consider your performance targets. “And for tight, take away.0005. On a new crank, if the grooves are cut too deep or the edges of the grooves are too sharp, the rubber rear main seal may not seal and the engine leaks oil. I just replaced #3 rod in my 25 T with a vendor supplied replacement. However, with performance rods and racing rods, it is much more popular to use a bolt that threads directly into the beam of the rod; no nuts. Rod bolts lose their tensile strength, and once stretched, clamping force is reduced. The BHJ dampener is also built with the outer-ring-style construction (similar to production) and weighs just under 8 pounds with a combo option at just over 6 pounds. In some cases, the I-beam rod is slightly lighter than the race-designed H-beam style. The clearance is measured 90 degrees to the bearing parting line, which is the thickest part of the bearing (bearing thickness tapers slightly toward the parting line). The same theory applies to the rod bores. Just a thin coating. Forged cranks with these same strokes from Scat, Eagle, K1, and Callies weigh about 58 to 60 pounds. The one dimension that you assume is correct is the one that will destroy your engine. However, these bolts add weight to the rod assembly. The 2.96-inch stroke was designed to give the 340 engine a displacement of 305 ci, which was required by the Trans-Am sanctioning body. Lightly scrape the parts that are wiped clean and repeat the process. Dyers and other billet rod manufacturers offer H-beam rods in four categories: light (585 grams), ultra light (575 grams), super light (540 grams), and heavy (600 grams). The Pro/Race offerings are more traditional with a steel outer ring construction and a production-type weight of more than 11 pounds. A common amount for this operation is .020 inch. When you buy a new crankshaft, you don’t have much prep work before you install it, but you should carefully inspect it for nicks, scratches, and any damage. Add or remove shims until you get .0015 clearance and wipe the bearings clean put some oil in the bearing torque the bolts to 35 ft lbs and install cotter pins. Introduce in 1964 Tallest cylinder ports and intake manifold allowed for greater air/fuel mixture Single and dual four barrel carburetors Cast iron crank Solid lifter camshaft Cross bolt mains New rods come already prepared for installation. Click the button below and we will send you an exclusive deal on this book. Unless you need to construct a billet crankshaft for a special application, you are probably better off with a forged crankshaft. Stay informed with the latest news, product releases, and specials. ATI has the most models that feature two or three discs/rings mounted inside of a shell. Although most race cranks tend to be forged or billet, the aftermarket does make cast crank versions because they are much less expensive to build. The original 5.9L Magnum used a dampener similar to that of the 5.2L. Written by Larry Shepard and Posted with Permission of CarTechBooks. The forged race crank can be made at less weight and less inertia. Not enough shims. High-strength rod bolts are available from several sources, such as ARP, and also come in several grades, including Hi-Perf 8740, Hi-Perf Wave 8740, and ProWave ARP2000. An aftermarket performance crank’s most important attribute is that it often has more stroke, so you can create a stroker package and thus add more cubic inches in the engine. The Eagle I-beam rod weighs 605 grams; the H-beam version weighs 680 grams. It is said that some NASCAR Teams are using "piston guided" connecting rods, where the side to side play is controled by the piston, so they can run more side clearance at the bottom end, resulting in less friction. : https: //mopardiy.com/mopar-engine-performance-guide-crankshafts-and-connecting-rods/ running a high-RPM engine ( more than.020 or.030 grinds! 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