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Pinto con rod identification
nick205 - 22/6/07 at 01:45 PM

AS I understand it there are 2-3 different types of con rod for the Pinto - cast, forged, injection?

Can anyone identify what type of rod this is for me? Rescued attachment img_4.jpg
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Scoob - 22/6/07 at 01:52 PM

It looks cast, but im not 100% sure


Dusty - 22/6/07 at 02:20 PM

It's one of the later cast steel con rods. IMO.


snapper - 22/6/07 at 05:16 PM

DEfinately the later cast con rod, limit to 7,200 or light weight piston and pin and go to 7,500 but not on a regular basis and not for mile after mile. Con rods always one of the Pinto weak points.

Give the rods some new ARP bolts for a bit extra safety.

[Edited on 22/6/07 by snapper]


nick205 - 22/6/07 at 06:25 PM

Thanks chaps!