<VV> Removing pistons - parts orientation ?

[Frank DuVal]

Just a note to people working in engines that have been apart, or 
assembling engines from a pile of mixed parts,

The rod numbers should be up (visible with the top cover/blower bearing 
mount off) EXCEPT when using a piston/rod assembly on the opposite 
even/odd side. i.e. using a #3 piston rod assembly in a #2  hole. The 
notch on the piston takes precedence. The piston notches (holes, etc) 
point forward to the front of the car always.

Seen many wrong number rods in holes.

Frank DuVal


Mark Durham wrote:

> Rod cap # to match rod base#, and should point up
>installed. It's notch forward, #'s up, and it makes a difference.
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