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I did exactly that with my pocket knife when redoing the rods on my Dad's 1937 Chevy 10 ton truck, and old 216.5 Cubic inch inline six.

The lube we used was axle grease....*LOL**....*EB
That was one way I was taught, the other way was to "fit" the rod caps, in other words "mill" the rod cap-mating surface on a flat surface and a sheet of "crocus cloth". One rebuild we did not have any assembly lube so we went into the kitchen and grabbed the Crisco. Seemed to work, the engine stayed together for many miles!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hey EB did you ever use a piece of leather for a rod/main bearing. My Grandpa did on his Model A!!!!!!!

Last edited by OOP'S; 07/04/06 03:19 PM.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA

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