Originally Posted by
apereira
Yes, but if it doesnīt fail on the first flights I do not think it will fail at all, thatīs why I think is a problem only during break in, and engine with 100 flights will not have this failure unles is too lean, and actually, the bushing that failed was kind of silver in color not bronze, when I reported back to Richard on the findings, he said the conecting rod was the same, so I was never able to figure out the color change, unless heat?
I agree that if it does not fail early it will be OK.
My theory is that occasionally the clearance may be a bit tight.