Connecting Rods and Pistons/Pistons and Connecting Rods 6. Install and tighten nuts or cap screws evenly to specifications. Hit connecting rod cap LIGHTLY with a soft-faced hammer to align it with connecting rod. CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS Engine Measurement Specification M36383 -UN-29JAN90 M36410 -UN-29JAN90 B43E, B43G, B48G, Cap Nut Torque 18 ± 1 N·m P218G, P220G (159 ± 9 lb-in.) T260 Cap Screw Torque 20 ± 1 N·m (177 ± 9 lb-in.) CTM2 (19APR90) 30-24 16, 18, 20 & 24HP Onan Engines M98,2030K,40 -19-02FEB87 AllTractorManuals.com 130495 IMPORTANT: Connecting rod caps must be installed on the same connecting rod they were removed from and in the same direction. 4.
Apply clean engine oil on connecting rod cap. -UN-29JAN90 5. Install connecting rod cap with this side (A) outward on connecting rod. Install connecting rod cap with large tang (B) away from M36408 camshaft on connecting rod. B43E, B43G, B48G, P218G, and P220G -UN-29JAN90 M36409 T260 Engine M98,2030K,39 -19-02FEB87 30 24