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Connecting Rod: Description and Operation


Connecting Rods

The connecting rods are forgings and incorporate bushings for the gudgeon pins. The gudgeon pin bushings and big-end bearing shells are replaceable.

The gudgeon pin has a floating fit in the piston and connecting rod. The axial movement of the gudgeon pin is limited by circlips in the gudgeon pin hole. The little end is trapezoid.