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Thanks for the ideas on straightening out the mixed up rods and

bearing caps, and on shimming procedure, etc. As I mentioned I saw

numbers stamped all over the rods and caps, and nothing seemed to

correspond except the number 6 rod and cap. I took detailed notes of

the rod and cap markings visible from crawling under the right side

of the car, then from the left side, then rotated the crank a quarter

turn and repeated. I was able to conclude that 3 caps had been put

on 180 degrees different than the rod. Since the dippers pointed

correctly, I'll need to move them from an odd cylinder to even one

(or visa versa) so I can spin the cap around and still have it dip

correctly. The remaining 2 rods had each other's caps. In the end,

I believe I do have a set stamped 1-6 on rod and cap, although many

of them also have several other sets of numbers on them as well.



I now have zero confidence that the engine was put together

correctly. It appears the pistons could go in two different ways

(with a 180 degree rotation). Can anyone confirm for me which way is

correct - should the slot that is cut out of the wall of the piston

face the manifold side of the engine, or away from the manifold

side? I'm guessing it is important for proper oiling, particularly

since the slot in the piston ends at the oil ring. The way they came

in the car was with the slot facing the non-manifold side.



Thanks for the help.



Curt Fullom