Hi,

Can anybody here tell when is the time to replace the engine conrod? I'm planning to replace my piston and sleeves and I'm not sure if I should replace my conrod.

Thanks in advance.

If you are replacing your piston/sleeve, then it's logical to replace the Connecting Rod at the same time. Rods are replaced as a preventive and maintenance, meaning you should replace it before it breaks.

Are there measurement guidelines for replacing a connecting rod? For example, if it visually looks to be in good condition (no cracks or stress marks), are there specific measurements to help determine its replacement. Is there a guideline on measuring the bearing diameter and roundness to the crankshaft pin and piston pin?

Thanks.

Some answers to your questions are posted here:
http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=148184

Rainer,

Thanks for the link. That had the info I was looking for.

- Tom

Very go info Hawaii, when are you going to wright a book on all this info you have, you could make some bucks..

What can we say rmdhawaii and afm are the online rctech rc resources.

Ask questions and they bound to have a answer for us

thank you for the comments.