This increases the surface hardness of the rod and makes it more resistant to failure. In shot-peening the connecting rod is bombarded by cast iron shot or pellets. The most common additional manufacturing steps used by the factory were shot-peening, magnafluxing, and heat-treating. The changes were mostly in the type of metal and/or manufacturing processes used. In an effort to reduce rod failures and warranty claims, Chevrolet produced many variations of the original design 265 connecting rod over the years. Most catastrophic engine failures result from a connecting rod failure of some sort. The rod transfers all the explosive power created in the combustion chamber to the crankshaft. The connecting rod in an internal combustion engine is probably the most critical part.
This book covers all 1960-1964 passenger cars, including:Įngines covered include the 283, 327, 348, 409, and 427 c.i.īook Excerpt: Chevrolet By The Numbers 1960-1964: Chevy V8 Drivetrain Casting Part NumbersĬONNECTING ROD IDENTIFICATION INTRODUCTION In addition, Alan interviewed original parts manufacturers and engineers and brings you never-heard-before stories of parts development, from inside Chevrolet.
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Plus you will learn what parts to look for, why they are special, and what engine they belong to.Īuthor Alan Colvin documented every casting number for every Chevy V8 engine and drivetrain part, from 1955 through 1975, with the help of original factory source material in Chevrolet's archives, including engineering blueprints, technical service bulletins (TSBs), and build sheets. Chevrolet by the Numbers: 1960-1964 is the guide of choice of restorers to help them identify the correct V8 drivetrain parts, by casting number, for Small- and W-Block engines.Īvoid buying the wrong parts if you'd like to have a numbers-matching Chevy.
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