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If you are referring to an internal combustion engine they are also called the 'big ends'. These are the bearings on the crankshaft and connecting rods, the bearings on the other end of the connecting rods are the 'small ends'.
45 foot pounds for regular connecting rods and 65 foot pounds for SD connecting rods.
Connecting rod journals are the part of the crankshaft where the connecting rods attach to. There is one rod journal for each piston/connecting rod in the engine. These journals have a machined surface so the connecting rod bearings can move smoothly as the crankshaft rotates.
Rod bearings are located within the engine's connecting rods, which link the pistons to the crankshaft. They provide a smooth surface for the crankshaft to rotate against, allowing for efficient movement and reducing friction. Typically, each connecting rod has two bearings: one on the crankshaft side and one on the piston side. Proper lubrication of these bearings is crucial for engine performance and longevity.
Main bearings are between crankshaft and main journals (engine block), rod bearings are between connecting rods and crankshaft and thrust bearings ensure crankshaft does not slide horizantally between journals they hold crank in place.
The valves get bent by the pistons and the head/pistons an be damaged. In expreme cases the connecting rods can become bent or break and the crankshaft bearings can become damaged.
The bearings on the end of piston rods, connecting them to the crankshaft are 'thrust' bearings, on some cars the end of the crankshaft, where it comes out of the front that the harmonic balancer aka crank pulley is on use a ball bearing. Components driven by the serpentine belt, or in older cars V-belts, like the alternator use sealed roller or ball bearings
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what r the torque specs on the plate covering connecting rods on a 2000 honda civic 1.6?
Connecting rods connects the piston to the crank in an automotive engine. This simple and elegant mechanism converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion.
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No. They are powdered metal.