Crankshaft Oilways

[Mark Dymond]

All the Nippy/Speedy rods that I have had through my hands have been worn.
The wear always occurs top to bottom  I am pretty sure this is because of the little end eye being drilled for oil underneath with two holes, this is the thrust side.  All the modern rods only have a single hole in the top of the rod.

Mine might have been worn rather than stretched, not sure I could tell the difference. In any event the Phoenix rods looked much more robust and help me sleep at night. The original crankshaft is however still in the engine and this does give me the occasional feeling of dread