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