Rod and piston orientation-

[DrDucttape]

Ok, I know this has to have been covered somewhere but multiple searches have revealed nothing so please forgive me if this is a common question:

I forgot to pay attention to what direction the pistons were connected to the rods, and what side of the connecting rod is orientated toward what side of the motor.. Basically I have my pistons loose from the rods and I have no idea which way they go

Anyone know off hand?

Thx!

T-

 

[CyFi6]

 

[DrDucttape]

Spectacular, thank you!

T-

 

[CyFi6]

No problem, good luck!

 

[DrDucttape]

Another stupid question..

Arrow points forward on the pistons correct? Seems right, but I cant seem to find the info for the life of me....

Thx!

T-

 

[CyFi6]

Yup arrow to the front. Also, the side with the dot or markings on the rings goes up.

 

[DrDucttape]

Thank you, NPR was at least kind enough to include that tidbit of instruction on the box I can continue my project now. Whee!

 

[Nick M]

RTFM

 

[Jeff Lange]

RTFM

QFT.

Jeff

 

[Supracentral]

DrDucttape, you should probably read over this entire section before doing anything else:

http://www.supracentral.com/foundation/tsrm/engine-mechanical/

In it you'll find answers to the questions like the one above:

It also contains various tests and measurements you should be making along the way. Following the contents of that manual, you can get your engine built the Toyota way.