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Old 12-28-2015, 11:47 AM
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The connecting rod nuts are backed up by a sheet metal locking nut, an interesting feature that I didn't expect to see.
Used to see those all the time on 216/235 Chevy 6s. Maybe common on GM whereas I remember Fords with tie wires to do the same job.