Recently acquired a ford 8n had 3 new sleeves and pistols installed. The 4th sleeve was broken half installed. I removed the old sleeve, installed new sleeve and I’m ready to install the pistons. When installing the connecting rods, does the rod journal oil hole face the piston or the cap?
Ford 8n connecting rods
- Thread starter Goatstock
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LD1
Epic Contributor
What oil hole are you talking about on the rod journal?
The rod and cap should both be numbered and the numbers match up.
Arrow on piston points forward.
Maybe this video will help?
The rod and cap should both be numbered and the numbers match up.
Arrow on piston points forward.
Maybe this video will help?
John0829
Veteran Member
The oil hole is toward the camshaft. Be sure the pistons are installed correctly on the rods.