Rod alignment

[Flathead]

Originally Posted by kenparker0703

Does this small "notch" work the same when someone notches the rod on the shank to indicate whether it is for number one, two,three or four cylinder.? What i have seeen is usually done with a small grinder or chisel. ken

That technique is no longer acceptable, If you have marked rods polish those marks away and don't leave any new marks.
The analogy about how glass is cut is 100% right. I remember watching an automotive machine shop tech doing that back in the 60's and I thought it didn't seem like a good idea but I was young and not going to challenge him.