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#76767 04/25/2007 4:19 AM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 168 | I've got a 292 in the shop right now. This is my first time, and I don't know if I'm being had or not. They want to recondition my rods and polish the crank. Are these steps necessary, or just ideal?
As always, thanks for any insight.
Jason
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#76768 04/25/2007 4:33 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Jason, Perfectly legit! Rod perpendicularity (?) is important as is big end - small end size and condition. Polishing the crank is easy, cheap and helps guarantee a lasting rebuild. My two cents.  Stuart | | |
#76769 04/25/2007 5:37 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 | Checking rods for straight is as old as the hills, but a good idea for any engine. Polishing the crank is window dressing for a 6 cyl, except for a high rpm 250 where it might make a miniscule difference in h.p. my $.02 | | |
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