just curious, what is the coating/plating on this conrod?

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Hardened or tuftrided?

Not sure.

if it's alloy it could be anodizing?

Looks more like Hammerite

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I would guess as its a 2 stroke, its some sort of coating (perhaps phosphor bronze or something) to prevent corrosion as the conrods are not being splashed with oil repeatedly.

With the fuel intake being 2 stroke oil, petrol & air, perhaps its to protect against the water vapour in the air that would condense on the conrods over the years.

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Originally posted by mookaloid
if it's alloy it could be anodizing?

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Dulux One-Coat???

I too would guess at it being 2 stroke. I would also add that it could be a coating to create a "rougher surface" therby creating more surface area of the conrod to allow for heat transfer.

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Originally posted by MakeEverything

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Originally posted by mookaloid
if it's alloy it could be anodizing?

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Alloy conrods?

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He's been on the sun bed Sorry wrong conrod

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Originally posted by MakeEverything

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Originally posted by mookaloid
if it's alloy it could be anodizing?

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Alloy conrods?

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Guessing it is not an alloy rod as I can see no bearing outers fitted and you would not run needle ends directly on the alloy

More than likely they are titanium nitrided, it's about the right colour given the rough surface of the rod.

Kind regards

John

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Originally posted by Peteff
He's been on the sun bed Sorry wrong conrod

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