Is connecting rod bushings needed?
i respect your opinion and made some good points. but i have to ask. .. Have you ever had problems running floating pins with no bushings? the car is a 383 street car thanks
I have not done it since the 70's ?
The reason is, there is no point.
What potential miniscule gain does anyone think full floating a Pin
steel on steel will provide ?
The answer is absolutely NONE ! if there is ANY other option, which there is...
Simply Pin-Fit the Pin in the
PISTON at .001", and run the Pin in the Rod at interference(pressed), good to go.
But yes, took lots apart for various reasons in those days that were steel on steel, still running, the Pins and Rod small end Bores were galled / fawked up.... requiring expensive decisions prior to re-assembly.
IMO, Doing it today, with TODAYS Oils, is pure folly.
But do whatever you want.