Stop in for a cup of coffee

Heavy modifications? Rod casting numbers are the same. Rod ends are thicker, as in no side play. I cant get a .002 feeler in. Should be .010. #1&2 so far. 3$4 have. So im going to swap rods.View attachment 1715143492 ball
joint press and 1/2 hour on the lathe. Goes pretty easy.
Nice to see someone making progress.