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HCooke 10-19-2012 05:48:08 70.195.68.161 Report to Moderator	Just read the I&T manual but cannot find the answer I'm looking for. Does the number on the connecting rod go toward the camshaft or on the opposite side? Memory tells me it should be opposite, but want to make sure. Thanks. [Reply]   [No Email]
Farmerhr 10-20-2012 22:05:09 108.224.0.124 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to HCooke, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   Opps ! My face is red. I looked at the 8N today and the notches are toward the left side of the tractor. However; the cam is on the right side and not the left. These directions are from the seat. My 8N is a 48 front mount. I do not mknow if it has been worked on. Hope this helps. Many Thanks ! [Reply]  [No Email]
Farmerhr 10-19-2012 22:42:55 108.224.0.124 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to HCooke, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   On my 8n, the indent for the rod bearings is toward the cam shaft side. I just looked at them today. I think this agrees with the other comments. Hope this helps. Thanks [Reply]  [No Email]
ZANE 10-20-2012 06:12:06 98.83.98.140 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to Farmerhr, 10-19-2012 22:42:55   My wonderful FO manual says, "Replacable shell type" in reference to bearings. FO 4 says oil squirt holes may be installed front or back. Also says to drill bearing shells after installation. Must be a very old manual Huh???? Zane [Reply]  [No Email]
ZANE 10-20-2012 06:15:58 98.83.98.140 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to ZANE, 10-20-2012 06:12:06   Actually on the N engine I don't think it realy matters at all since the rods are the same configuration no matter which way they are installed. It is important that the pistons have the arrow toward the front as the connecting rod pin or piston pin hole is not in the center of the piston but off to one side slightly. Zane [Reply]  [No Email]
ZANE 10-19-2012 18:33:11 98.83.13.124 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to HCooke, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   The rod bearing keeper indentations go to the left side of the engine. This is my rule of thumb on all the American made ford tractors. The left side of the engine is on your left if you are sitting in the driver's seat. Zane [Reply]  [No Email]
TheOldHokie 10-19-2012 15:13:51 108.8.18.125 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to ASEguy, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see We are not talking about a reversed cap. As long as the caps are on in the correct orientation it won't make any diffrence in cranking. Reversing a connecting rod with spray holes on just one side on the crankshaft will simply cause the oil spray to go to the opposite side of the cylinder. TOH [Reply]  [No Email]
JCinKY 10-19-2012 07:27:08 209.149.164.204 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to HCooke, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   Numbers toward the cam. Had the same issue when I rebuilt my engine. Usually the crank will let you know; if there on backwards it be a real b**** to crank by hand. [Reply]  [No Email]
NoNewParts 10-19-2012 07:07:14 67.240.145.25 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to HCooke, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   factory numbering towards cam quote from my old NAA manual: 'Oil squirt holes and numbers stamped on rods should face toward camshaft side of engine' [Reply]  [No Email]
Ultradog MN 10-19-2012 06:27:27 184.100.106.5 Report to Moderator	Re: 134 Engine rebuild ? in reply to HCooke, 10-19-2012 05:48:08   I'm more familiar with the 3 cylinder models and on those it does not matter. Generally though the numbered side goes to the cam. [Reply]  [No Email]