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Old 12-20-2009 | 03:13 AM
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Default RE: DIY CON RODS


ORIGINAL: gkamysz

Rod bushings are usually honed to final size and crosshatch finish.
Hone the bronze bushing can be a risk if used by untrained newbeginner. The grinding particles can be embedded in the bronze surface and make grinding contact with crankpin/wristpin...

The alternative are use the reamer or D-bit tool. Then running-in the engine will make fit adapted togheter.

The tolerance are not critical in the two stroke engine cause the bearing pressure in a direction are same place in whole time.

Aluminium are good to use until 15.000 rpm and above 15.000 use bearing bronze.

Do not use sintered bronze bearing who has oil inside to example used in electrical motor!
The bearing are not suitable for combustion engine as connecting rod bearing.