Connecting Rod and Piston Balancing - Endura Engine Rebuild - Episode 4.3
Third stage of the Endura Engine balancing, showing an attempt to split the connecting rod weight end-by-end and explaining why the makeshift method failed to provide stable readings. Ultimately, Paulo takes a simpler and safer approach to bring the sets close and prepare for pre-assembly
Video chapters
- 00:00 Let's get started!
- 00:05 Explaining methods to weigh the connecting rod
- 02:49 Starting connecting rod weight balancing
- 06:40 Showing connecting rod weight reduction results
- 10:57 Weight difference in connecting rod cap bolts
- 13:24 Results in weight equalization of caps / bearing / rod big end
- 14:25 Final result of weight lightening and equalization or balancing of connecting rods
Tools used
- file
- grinding wheel (2 different types)
- drill
- bench vise (with connecting rod jaw guards)
- sandpaper
- precision scale
Parts mentioned / replaced
- connecting rod (set of 4 — Endura engine)
- connecting rod bolts
- crankshaft