Ok, so I didnt understand which rod. I may be mechanically inclined, but still need a class in engine anatomy! LOL I will get a number punch to mark the connecting rods. Thanks guys!-Lu- --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "amc74hornet" <amc74hornet@xxxx> wrote: > --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "lumina333" <lumina3@xxxx> wrote: > > ER, I was referring to what Doc said? > > --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Davis Martin <martin- > > davis@xxxx> wrote: > > > A.,...... ER..... Um ....we were talking about Connecting > > rods.......not push rods. You can get push rods new cheap. > > > Davis > > > > > > lumina333 <lumina3@xxxx> wrote: > > > I figure I can buy a new set of pushrods cheaper than having the > > old > > > ones magnafluxed. > > > --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Davis Martin <martin- > > > davis@xxxx> wrote: > > > > Unless a rod bearing has gone bad and pounded the bearing to > > death > > > destroying the rod the rods can magnafluxed and the piston end can > > be > > > rebushed and it will be as good as new for a mild street engine. > > > Befor removeing the rod caps mark with a center punch the rod cap > > to > > > that rod as they are machined together and need to go back on > > exactly > > > as they came apart. > > > > "Doc" > > > > > > > > Correct again Doc! But the rods and caps should have their > > > corresponding # stamped on the side of each. So no mix up If you pay attention. > > > > > > > > Davis > > I was refering to connecting rods not push rods. Push rod's are a dime a dozen, connecting rods are a nice piece of change new if you can get them, stock or aftermarket. > "Doc"