Title: Identify connecting rods and bearings.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II) > Section: Diesel Engines: Servicing the Engine Block

Identification should include

- performing a visual inspection of all components
- using precision measuring tools to measure pistons, pins, retainers, and bushings
- comparing component measurements with manufacturer guidelines
- determining the necessary action.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When are pistons not perfectly round?
- What would cause a connecting rod to “twist”?