1918 Super Six rod dipper

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I removed a .004 shim today on the nbr. 4 conn. rod bearing cap.

I noticed that the oil dipper on that rod was different than the

other five rods. It was not as wide and almost comes to a point at the

bottom. The other type besides being wider are almost shaped like a

rectangle. Does anyone know which type was correct for 1918 and if it

is O.K. to mismatch them? I would guess that the pointed type that is

now on my nbr. 4 rod would not dip as much oil?

I'm putting the thing back together tomorrow, and hope that this will

cure a slight rod knock that comes in at around 25 mph.

Also, anyone know what the torque is on those rod caps. I can't find

anything in my shop manual on that. I did noticed that the torque on

the later 212 and 254 C. I. engines ( 1940) was around 45 lbs. per

Motors manual. P.S. I had .006 clearance before removing the shim.

Thanks for any info.



Dave Keister Seattle