Help with con. rod

**akuczera** · 07-30-2016, 07:30 AM

Hey can anyone tell me how to split open a new connecting rod. Is this something they should have done before shipping it to me?

**wrechin2** · 07-30-2016, 08:00 AM

What engine?? Most engines the rod cap bolts on but some connecting rods are solid and the crank must be pressed apart and back together.

**akuczera** · 07-30-2016, 09:16 AM

The engine is a 1994 2.5L V-200 Mercury. The old connecting rods have the fracture split, the new one I just ordered does not.

**Capt.Insane-o** · 07-30-2016, 12:09 PM

lol I saw this once 12 years ago

**wrechin2** · 07-30-2016, 12:13 PM

That will need to go back then as it is supposed to be broken already

**akuczera** · 07-30-2016, 04:33 PM

Thanks as I was watching youtube video's and I don't own or have access to a press like that. I seamed excessive to expect an engine builder to have that kind of equipment. It will be going back Monday.

**H2OPERF** · 07-30-2016, 05:39 PM

post a picture

**crossflow 1** · 07-30-2016, 08:30 PM

That's hilarious.

**flabum1017** · 07-30-2016, 11:43 PM

A BFH......Yeah, that's a manufacturer screw up

**flabum1017** · 07-30-2016, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by wrechin2

That will need to go back then as it is supposed to be broken already

That would be worth keeping and hanging on a wall for a newbie mechanic LOL "here, install this"

**King Dad** · 07-31-2016, 01:26 AM

As interesting as it would be to have a rod like that hanging on the wall.... someone should at least get an arse-chewing for missing that!! I would hope it's someone in Malaysia and not Wisconsin.

**Dave Strong** · 07-31-2016, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by H2OPERF

post a picture

X2

Dave

**akuczera** · 08-02-2016, 05:26 PM

Sorry no pics it went back promptly after you all said not normal.

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