Thanks for the help HRL! I wasn't going to rely on the side to side snap for a measurment, I just know that the rods are tight, and there is no movement as the shop manual shows. So, I wanted to ask you all. This is the first time I have ever completely overhauled a 216. You mentioned checking the roundness of the big end of the rod after fitting the new bolts, this will change the roundness? Thanks for the reply HRL.
KT


1953 3100 with 1957 235, T5 and 12 bolt 373 rear