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k2skier · 05-26-2009, 03:24 PM

BG is correct, the rod itself is the bearing. If the rod bolts are different sizes, (the manual says on "some" 28ci models) the small bolt, 3/8 hex head MUST be torqued FIRST to 160" lbs, all the way, then torque the larger 1/2" hex head bolt to 260" lbs. I did this once a while ago and I think I was able to loosen both and follow the proper torque sequence and I didn't have to replace the rod.

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k2skier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 313 OS: XP Home-SP3 My System	Re: Replacing piston rod on B&S Engine BG is correct, the rod itself is the bearing. If the rod bolts are different sizes, (the manual says on "some" 28ci models) the small bolt, 3/8 hex head MUST be torqued FIRST to 160" lbs, all the way, then torque the larger 1/2" hex head bolt to 260" lbs. I did this once a while ago and I think I was able to loosen both and follow the proper torque sequence and I didn't have to replace the rod. Last edited by k2skier; 05-26-2009 at 03:25 PM.