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#33298 01/25/2005 2:59 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 210 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 210 | I'm going to put just rings in my 216 chevy. Should I adjust the connecting rod babbits or just keep track of where the shims come from and place where they came from. If I do adjust them, I can't find anywhere in my shop manual that says anything about torque for the caps. I understand the proceedure but could use some help from someone who has done it.
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#33299 01/25/2005 4:11 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I don't know what they wrote for the 46 but the 47 to 53 adjustment is quite well described in the shop manual. I would think that the 46 would be about the same. The torque figures for the 47 to 53 I think are 35 to 45 ft lbs for the rods.
This is a chance to snug up on some extra clearance on the rods. The shims are tricky to keep track of as you are taking it apart. They can be reused with some care. | | |
#33300 01/25/2005 4:13 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 313 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 313 | 46, if you have a Chevy Truck shop manaual, section 6-16 explains rod bearing adjust. I just torqued mine down to 45 lbs. There is a good 6 cylinder mechanic near me, and he also torques them to 45 lbs. If you are only going to put rings in, I would just keep track of the number of shims on each rod, and put it back together like that.
KT.
1953 3100 with 1957 235, T5 and 12 bolt 373 rear
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#33301 01/25/2005 2:16 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 210 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 210 | thanks
I plan to do this in the next month or so and I'll let you know how I make out. I think I will do my best to keep track of the shims and maybe go through the adjusting proceedure anyway, probably torque to 35 lbs and then take up any leftover slack then.
Thanks again for the info
Jim | | |
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