H beam rods, Scat, Eagle etc

[Bewy]

These brands seem to be slightly thinner on the big end than factory rods & other more expensive brands. This increases the side-by-side clearance on the crank journal. Has anyone used these rods in a BB & had oiling problems such as using oil, blowing smoke?

 

[famous bob]

These brands seem to be slightly thinner on the big end than factory rods & other more expensive brands. This increases the side-by-side clearance on the crank journal. Has anyone used these rods in a BB & had oiling problems such as using oil, blowing smoke?

Good question , from what I gather it`s not supposed to make a great deal of diff. , more is better than not enough .
Bearing clearance is a diff. story-------

 

[408 swinger]

The Great Rod Side Clearance Imbroglio: Clearing Up the Confusion

 

[valiantpatrol]

Great article, thanks for posting the link 408 swinger.

 

[pishta]

Thanks! The magnum little ends are a different size than LA's and I had a mismatch on my stroker with magnum pistons. Cant rememebr what I did to either but I made em fit. "Parroting" I think we are all guilty of that at one time or another until someone smarter (or maybe just more experienced) sets us straight.

 

[Bewy]

Bumping this thread.

Was hoping to hear from folks who have used these narrow rods & what, if any, oiling problems they had. TIA.

 

[Bobzilla]

I have been running Eagle H-beam connecting rods for several years with many street miles. There is no problems with extra side clearance.

Read this article as well:
The Great Rod Side Clearance Imbroglio: Clearing Up the Confusion