Originally Posted by NiTrO BoOsTeR

Gday, i just bought a Novarossi 3sct-tuned and i have put about 2-3L on it and that includes break in and i still dont have any play in the rod, so i guess just check it after each run and if there is play replace it.

Mitchell

Originally Posted by TomB

change it after 5 litres, then at 10, then again at 15. after this it should be at least another 10 to 15 litres before you get any need to change. It really depends on how tight the engine is, sometimes you can get away with just a change at 5 or maybe even 10.

with plug out, put piston at top dead centre and move flywheel, the free movement when the piston is locked at top is the play, you shouldn't have too much, a small amount (maybe 1 or 2 degrees of movement) is always visible though.