New replacement rod not same weight as original

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captweed

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rebuilding a '79 3 cyl. 70 horse,had to replace a rod,noticed it's not same weight (or appearance) as original.It is an OMC part.I was told they did away with the oil holes in top hole in'88, new oil design,weight isn't an issue.I know they match piston weights,why not rod? I like things balanced,any input? thanks
 
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walleyehed

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Re: New replacement rod not same weight as original

Dhadley is the man to answer that one.....I know there are many different rods that can be used together, and like you, I feel they should be close in balance, not only total weight, but end-to-end as well...see what DH or some of the others feel.
 
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Re: New replacement rod not same weight as original

When you say they're not the same -- what is the diffence? Theres a pretty wide tolerence. Especially if youre not going over 7000.
 
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captweed

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Re: New replacement rod not same weight as original

I don't have that info at this time due to vacation,I'm kinda middleman in project,thanks for looking in,trying to verify for others peace of mind.
 
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