different 8ba rods

mbrowne · #1 (**permalink**) 01-31-2012, 11:09 PM

Can someone tell me the difference in the 8BA rods? I have a 49 V8 I'm rebuilding. I have a mixed set and need to make a complete set. Motor came with only three rods with no oil squirting hole. I have Some with a small nub with a squirting hole and I also have some with just a hole drilled for the oil squirter. Which would be the best to use?

oldmerc · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2012, 10:16 AM

They used to weld over the squirt holes to boost oil pressure . Squirt holes are required for proper oiling .

fixnair · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2012, 11:38 PM

Those squirters are there to squirt cool oil inside the pistons. I would make sure all the rods had squirters.

38 coupe · #4 (**permalink**) 06-09-2012, 09:41 AM

I'd get these: Vern Tardel Hot Rods - Connecting Rods