Rod Bearings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer, and 1991 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure connecting rod is installed so assembly reference arrow on top of piston or lug on piston must face toward front of engine and oil squirt hole in connecting rod faces intake manifold side of engine. See Figure.
- Ensure bearing oil clearance and side play are within specification. See MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table and CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS table in ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.