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| | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 | Will be replacing a connecting rod on my 216 later this week. want to make sure I have all parts on hand. In the diagram I see no clip or O-ring to hold in the wrist pin.
Are there any? This is not just sitting on the bushing ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 |
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | There is a pinch bolt at the top of the rod that locks the pin.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 | ok so it is the connecting rod bolt that locks in the pin - | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Yes. See link Bottom left of page.
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See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Some of the rods can be replaced without pulling the head. Loosen the pinch bolt. Unbolt it from the crank & pull it down just enough for the pin to clear. Then slide out the pin. An old timer taught me this many years ago & I did it once.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,275 | That has to be one of the coolest features of these old engines. I also like the shims that you can remove to tighten up loose bearings rather than spending big money for a total tear-down, and machining the journals.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 | Also I read to replace the lock washer for the bolt when installing the rod to the piston - they get brittle.
Yes indeed - I test fit everything lightly and sure enough the washer split - great tip. | | |
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