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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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i just put pistons rings n shells in my cvh and was just wondering if the con rods should move slightly from side to side when installed or should they be solid theres no movement in the crank and no up n down on the big ends and no movement in the pistons in the bores can anyone help please thanks
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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yes it is normal mate ,same as mine
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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thanks mate much appreciated
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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As above, thats fine.

I would recommend checking your bearing clearances whilst your there
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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i gave it all the once over so heres hoping lol
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