D derekb_55 Member Feb 8, 2001 121 0 Oct 5, 2002 #1 Does side to side play on the connecting rod matter? It moves probably a quarter inch side to side but it is tight up and down.
Does side to side play on the connecting rod matter? It moves probably a quarter inch side to side but it is tight up and down.
T todder Member Oct 5, 2002 17 0 Oct 5, 2002 #2 Rod side play does matter but you should not have any up and down play. Side to side specs vary but .015"- .040" is considered ok with most brands (for single cylinder 2-strokes).
Rod side play does matter but you should not have any up and down play. Side to side specs vary but .015"- .040" is considered ok with most brands (for single cylinder 2-strokes).
S Stew312 Member Jul 8, 2002 162 0 Oct 5, 2002 #3 You should be ok as long as there is no up-down play...