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Connecting Rod Large End Bore

NOTE: Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for 3.5L & SPECIFICATIONS for 3.5L GDTI for the specification.
  1. Tighten the bolts to specification, then measure the bore in 2 directions. The difference is the connecting rod bore out-of-round. Verify the out-of-round is within specification.
    Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Large End Bore Measuring Directions
    G08042354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.