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Did someone mention oversize gudgeon pins to help out worn little end eyes?
Or did I dream that?
And, if I didn't dream it, who supplies them?
Cheers,
Simon
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Hi Simon,
I suspect a good second hand rod would be wiser.
If you have the little end machined you will also have to have the pistons machined to suit which will mean more work and expense.
If the little ends are worn that means the pinch bolt has been loose or broken.
This often leads to the rod splitting downwards from the gudgeon pin, so get your rods crack tested before any work is done on them.
You might find a rod that just needs to be bored to suit your crankshaft if you are lucky.
Best of Luck Dickie
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Would 13mm pins as fitted to Renault and Honda piston's be any help to you?
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How can one hone a clamp type split rod little end ??
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Apologies for the time taken to come back to this, I've been busy on other things.
13mm pins would fix it - where do I get them, what do I ask for?
Thanks
Simon
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Thanks for that, it will save a set of rods, I hope.
Simon
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Simon,
in your shoes, I would be looking to source another rod.
However if you do proceed as discussed above, remember you will need clamp type gudgeon pins.