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Originally Posted by BVZ24
I am getting prepared to do a lower end rebuild this weekend. This is the first rebuild I am attempting. I ordered a set of rebabbited connecting rods and inspected them for obvious defects. All 4 connecting rod small ends have a groove cut in the middle between the two oil holes. 3 of the rods have a "C" shaped clip inserted in this groove and 1 is missing. What is the purpose and importance of this clip, and can I work around it being missing? Is it safe for the long term to install the rod as is without it, remove the other 3 clips, or should I contact customer service and postpone my rebuild?
The removed connecting rods do not have the groove and therefore do not have a clip that I can steal.
Will provide pictures as soon as I can
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You have NOS connecting rods from Ford that used the center clip to retain the wrist pin. Original wrist pins had a groove in the center that the clip fits into. If you are using modern pistons, the piston has grooves at each end of the wrist pin for retention and the clip is not needed.