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Rod Bearing Selection

  1. Inspect each connecting rod for cracks and heat damage.

    Connecting Rod Big End Bore Code Locations 

  2. Each rod falls into one of four tolerance ranges (from 0 to 0.024 mm (0.0009 in.), in 0.006 mm (0.0002 in.) increments) depending on the size of its big end bore. It's then stamped with a number (1,2, 3, or 4) indicating the range. You may find any combination of 1,2,3, or 4 in any engine.

    If the codes are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean them only with solvent or detergent.

    Normal Bore Size: 43.0 mm (1.69 in.) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Rod Big End Bore Code Locations
    G05454299Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Connecting Rod Journal Code Location 

  3. The connecting rod journal codes are stamped on the crankshaft.
    Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Rod Journal Code Location
    G05454300Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Use the big end bore codes and rod journal codes to select appropriate replacement bearings from the following Fig 3.
    NOTE: Color code is on the edge of the bearing.
    Fig 3: Connecting Rod Big End Bore Codes And Rod Journal Codes Chart
    G05454301Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.