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speedy400
12-22-2006, 04:24 PM
an LT80, who knows a spec, connecting rod end play.... .025 inches is way too much right?? any info would be GREATLY appreciated. thanks-darren

speedy400
12-22-2006, 04:25 PM
ps, this is SIDE TO SIDE clearance, read with a feeler gauge, there is no up and down movement. thanks-darren

Quadboy14
12-24-2006, 01:26 PM
thats fine, any well used quad has a decent amount of play in the tie rod ends. If you can feel an amount of play through the bars replace the rod ends.

vze2hnvz
12-25-2006, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by Quadboy14
thats fine, any well used quad has a decent amount of play in the tie rod ends. If you can feel an amount of play through the bars replace the rod ends.

I dont think he's talking about the tie rods, the rod he's asking about connects the crankshaft to the piston.

Quadboy14
12-25-2006, 08:53 PM
LOL, I didn't even consider that! sorry.:cool: