Connecting rods identification
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Connecting rods identification
Can someone identify a set of rods I have? The casting number is 502.03.105 with a faint E. The other side says 62/8.
The small end has the third oil whole. Opinions on these rods are welcomed. Thanks in advance.
The small end has the third oil whole. Opinions on these rods are welcomed. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Connecting rods identification
Googling the part number, it says early 356 but I couldn't find a year or model. I'll check my A parts manual.
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Re: Connecting rods identification
Per the A parts manual, the connecting rod is #616.103.012.02. The connecting rod nut is #502.03.114 which leads me to believe the connecting rod may be older than an A or the part number was changed. Perhaps it was an old VW part number.
I'm just spit-balling so hopefully someone with more experience will weigh in on your question.
Mike
I'm just spit-balling so hopefully someone with more experience will weigh in on your question.
Mike
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'63 B coupe
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'63 B coupe
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Re: Connecting rods identification
"502 1950-51 1.5-liter sports engine for Type 356"
Wiki.
"Certainly could be wrong (Wiki can do that) but it's not a 616 part."
Seems it IS a 616 part with an earlier casting number.
I stand corrected.
Wiki.
"Certainly could be wrong (Wiki can do that) but it's not a 616 part."
Seems it IS a 616 part with an earlier casting number.
I stand corrected.
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Re: Connecting rods identification
From the part number and oil hole, you have 356A or early B rods.
If bearing tab is the left side, then 356A. There are no bearings available for those rods -- besides they are the weakest -- throw them away.
If bearing is on the right side, then early 356B -- still, many guys will say throw them away-- or at least you can buy bearings for them.
If bearing tab is the left side, then 356A. There are no bearings available for those rods -- besides they are the weakest -- throw them away.
If bearing is on the right side, then early 356B -- still, many guys will say throw them away-- or at least you can buy bearings for them.
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Re: Connecting rods identification
If it is an early B rod, then it is a little stronger in the critical area at the rod nut. Could be used in a street engine. After magnafluxing and full inspection.
If it is an A rod, THROW IT AWAY!
If it is an A rod, THROW IT AWAY!
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Re: Connecting rods identification
How about using them for trophies for an event! -:)
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or use them for a game of horseshoe with the kids (or grandkids!)Mike Wilson wrote:How about using them for trophies for an event! -:)
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The Best Use we found for `A` Rods
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Sorry Guys - tried everything to get this to load the Correct way up
This Site can be so frustrating at times
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Left click on the picture and it loads the right way up.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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