Tight rod bearings?

ED PEARCE

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1976 FORD F-250
5.0L
V8
AUTOMATIC
68,000 MILES

Rod bearings too tight can't get shims, can I use a pop can on rod cap?

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 AT 12:58 PM

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KEN L

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Here is the best way to remove the rod bearings, check out the video below.

https://youtu.be/RvBYxpRC464?t=407

It is a similar engine, but the process is the same. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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