February 2006 Issue

Conrods and Pistons

By Peter Rooke

The connecting rod presented a major problem as it was badly twisted and there was also a crack in the casting, which ruled out heating and straightening. I searched for a replacement but had no luck so after six months I decided to try and make a new one.

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February 2006

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