When putting pistons on rods...

With the notch or groove on the top of the piston pointing toward the front of the engine, the larger chamfer (bevel) on the connecting rod bore must be installed toward the crankshaft journal fillet (the crankshaft journal for that cylinder).

That means, for one bank of pistons, the rod chamfer will point towards the front of the engine, and the other bank, they'll point to the rear.


I agree, this is the best way to be sure.

Jack