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Visual Inspection of Connecting Rods{1218}
Número de medio -SEBF8063-07 Fecha de publicación -31/03/2010 Fecha de actualización -31/03/2010

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Visual Inspection of Connecting Rods{1218}

SMCS - 1218-040
Engine: 3400 All, 3300 All, 3200 All, 3100 All, 3000 All, and D-series All All 3500 Engines All 3600
Engines All C280 All C280 Engines C-10 All C-9 and C9 All C11 All C12 and C-12 All C13 and C-13
All C15 and C-15 All C16 and C-16 All C175 Engines C18 and C-18 All C27 All C32 All C7 All
Introduction
This Reuse and Salvage Guideline contains the necessary information in order to allow a dealer to establish a
parts reusability program. Reuse and salvage information enables Caterpillar dealers and customers to benefit
from cost reductions. Every effort has been made in order to provide the most current information that is
known to Caterpillar. Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused
changes to your product which are not included in this publication. This Reuse and Salvage Guideline must be
used with the latest technical information that is available from Caterpillar.
For questions or additional information concerning this guideline, submit a form for feedback in the Service
Information System. In order to address an urgent issue, please use the following resources in order to
communicate your request to Caterpillar Repair Process Engineering:
 Caterpillar Dealer Technical Communicator
 Dealer Solution Network
 Caterpillar Technical Representative
 Knowledge Network
Summary
This guideline shows visual examples of connecting rods that were used in Caterpillar engines. Some
examples can be reused and some examples cannot be reused. This guideline contains a list of servicing
information for reconditioning connecting rods.
Parts that are used in the same application should be expected to give normal performance until the next
overhaul. The connecting rods may be reused only if the connecting rod meets the criteria in this guideline
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and the other applicable guidelines.
Salvage operations and specifications for connecting rods that are not serrated are available in Reuse and
Salvage Guideline, SEBF8064, "Procedure and Specifications for Connecting Rods".
References
ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8064, "Procedure and Specifications for Connecting Rods"
ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8039, "Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks"
ReferenceApplied Failure Analysis, SEBF9066, "Guideline for Examining Failed Parts"
ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8187, "Standardized Parts Marking Procedures"
ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF9074, "Salvage Procedures for Connecting Rods"
ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8242, "Connecting Rod Eye Bushing Installation and Removal
and Retention Verification Using the 5P-8639 Connecting Rod Bushing Press Group "
Required Tooling
Table 1
Part Number Description

- Sharpening Stones
150-1197 Disc
6V-2010 Polishing Stone
6V-2032 Adapter
6V-2033 Brush
Fractured Connecting Rods
Illustration 1 g01277400
Fractured connecting rod assembly
Fractured connecting rod and connecting rod cap
A fractured connecting rod cap
NOTICE
The joint between the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap is
produced by fracturing. The connecting rod assembly must be handled
with care in order to avoid damage to the mating surfaces. The
connecting rod assembly must be replaced if any damage occurs to the

mating surfaces. New connecting rod assemblies come with the
connecting rod caps bolted to the connecting rod.
Use only a soft jawed vise to hold the connecting rod assembly when
removing the connecting rod cap bolts. Use only a soft faced hammer
to tap the connecting rod cap when separating the connecting rod cap
from the connecting rod.
Failure to use a soft jawed vise and a soft faced hammer may result in
damage to the connecting rod assembly.
Caterpillar uses a fractured connecting rod design in some of the engines. The fractured connecting rod is able
to accept higher loads because the joint surfaces are precisely matched. The fractured uneven surface helps
locate the connecting rod end and the cap. Fretting on the joint face has been eliminated with the fractured
connecting rod. The reduced machining steps and the controlled process of machining has produced a higher
quality of processing.
Voids in Fractured Connecting Rods
Voids are often present in the bolt keep areas of the conneting rods. This is a normal part of the fractured rod
splitting process. The voids should not exceed the specifications that are shown in the following chart..
Table 2
Void Specifications of Fractured Connecting Rods
Engine Model Void Size Maximum Number of Voids per Side
4 mm (0.16 inch) by
C7 2
2 mm (0.08 inch)
6 mm (0.24 inch) by
C9 2
2 mm (0.08 inch)
6 mm (0.24 inch) by
C13 2
2 mm (0.08 inch)
6 mm (0.24 inch) by
C15 and C18 2
2 mm (0.08 inch)
6 mm (0.24 inch) by
C27 and C32 2
2 mm (0.08 inch)
6 mm (0.24 inch) by
C175 2
2 mm (0.08 inch)
Example of a void in the fracture joint
Example of a void in the fracture joint where the bolt can be veiwed through the void
Some voids are deep enough to allow the connecting rod bolt to be viewed. These voids are still acceptable as
long as the voids do not exceed the listed specifications.
The voids in the fracture rod can ONLY be present on the outside area (B) of the fractured joint. NO voids are
allowed on the inside fracture location (A) .
Nomenclature
A typical connecting rod that is not serrated
(1) Fillet
(2) Seat for the nut
(3) Seat for the bolt
(4) Piston pin bushing
(5) Shank
(6) Bolt
(7) Parting line
(8) Connecting rod cap
(9) Nut
(10) Thrust face
(11) Piston pin bore
(12) Crankshaft bore
A typical serrated connecting rod on the top and a 3500 Series engine connecting rod on the bottom
(1) Fillet
(4) Piston pin bushing
(5) Shank
(6) Bolt
(7) Parting line
(8) Connecting rod cap
(10) Thrust face
(11) Piston pin bore
(12) Crankshaft bore
Servicing Information
 Do not use glass beads on the crankshaft bore, the thrust face, or the piston pin bore.
 Connecting rods and connecting rod caps come in sets. Use connecting rods and caps that have the
same reference number. If the crankshaft bore needs to be machined, the connecting rods and
connecting rod caps should be put back together. Mark the ground area of a new connecting rod with an
electric scribe. The correct ground area of a connecting rod is shown in Illustration 9. Do not put a
stamp on the connecting rod or the connecting rod cap for identification. Do not put a mark on the
connecting rod in the shank area. Refer to Reuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8187, "Standardized
Parts Marking Procedures".
 Be careful removing, installing, and cleaning connecting rods in order to prevent damage.
 Apply a layer of clean oil on cleaned parts and machined parts as protection from corrosion.
 Reuse the connecting rod once the dimensions are correct. See the correct Service Manual or Reuse and
Salvage Guideline, SEBF8064, "Procedure and Specifications for Connecting Rods" for measurements
of connecting rods and specifications of connecting rods.
 Clean the connecting rod in order to remove dirt, oil and light rust before the inspection or before the
measurement. See Illustration 9. Use 150-1197 Disc in order to remove the light rust from the
connecting rod.
Visual Inspection
Crankshaft Bore
The crankshaft bore contains material that has been pushed into the surface. The crankshaft bore contains
some lighter wear. The connecting rod can be reused if the connecting rod is reconditioned with the correct
salvage operations. Refer to Reuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8064, "Procedure and Specifications for
Connecting Rods".
Use the connecting rod again.
The connecting rod has a small nick on the thrust face. Remove any high areas on the connecting rod with
6V-2010 Polishing Stone .
Use 150-1197 Disc in order to remove light rust from the crankshaft bore or the thrust face of the connecting
rod. Be careful not to remove any metal from the connecting rod.
The connecting rod has light deburring at the parting line. These marks are acceptable if the area is small and
smooth. The marks must be limited to the parting line in order to be used again.
Boring the connecting rod did not clean up the dark area inside the crankshaft bore. The connecting rod
should only be used again if no more than 15.0 mm (0.60 inch) of dark area appears on both sides of the
parting line.
NOTICE
Never use a connecting rod that shows heat discoloration caused by a
failure such as connecting rod bearing failure.
The connecting rod has discoloration around the crankshaft bore.
Do not use the connecting rod again.
The connecting rod has heavy damage in the crankshaft bore.
The connecting rod has damage to the bolt hole.
The connecting rod has heavy damage to the thrust face.
Parting Line Areas
Caterpillar does not recommend machining the parting line on a 3500 Series Engine connecting rod.
Body of the Connecting Rod
Inspect the parting line of connecting rods that are not serrated. Machine the connecting rod according to the
correct salvage operations. Refer to Reuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8064, "Procedure and Specifications
for Connecting Rods".
Note: Do not remove more than 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) from the parting line of the connecting rod.
NOTICE
Caterpillar does not recommend to grind the serrations of serrated
connecting rods or the parting line area of the connecting rods. Use
oversized bearings in the salvage operation for these connecting rods,
but only if the parting line areas are not damaged. Refer to parts
manual for the correct part numbers and sizes.
The connecting rod has typical wear on the body.
Use the connecting rod again if the wear step is 0.18 mm (0.007 inch) or less.
6V-2033 Brush
6V-2033 Brush and 6V-2032 Adapter
Visually inspect the body of the connecting rod at the point of contact with the connecting rod cap. The wear
step on the side of the body of the connecting rod should be no more than 0.18 mm (0.007 inch). Refer to
Illustration 20.
A connecting rod with a wear step less than 0.18 mm (0.007 inch) can be polished with a 6V-2033 Brush .
The brush and the adapters are shown in Illustration 21 and Illustration 22.
Connecting Rod Cap
Inspect the parting line of connecting rod cap that is not serrated. Machine the connecting rod cap according
to the correct salvage operations. Refer to Reuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8064, "Procedure and
Specifications for Connecting Rods".
Note: Do not remove more than 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) from the connecting rod cap.
The connecting rod cap has typical wear at the parting line. Use the cap again if the wear step is no more than
0.03 mm (0.001 inch).
NOTICE
Caterpillar does not recommend to grind the serrations of serrated
connecting rods or the parting line area of the connecting rods. Use
oversized bearings in the salvage operation for these connecting rods,
but only if the parting line areas are not damaged. Refer to parts
manual for the correct part numbers and sizes.
The serrated connecting rod has a small amount of polishing on the parting line. Use the connecting rod again
if the wear step cannot be felt with the fingernail.
Seat Areas for the Hardware
The area for the bolt seat on the connecting rod cap should be visually inspected for fretting or galling. Do not
use the connecting rod again if there is any evidence of fretting or galling in the area on the bolt seat. In some
cases, the connecting rod can be used again. The information for reconditioning the connecting rods is in the
""Repair of Bolt Seat Areas" " section of this guideline.
The fillet around the bolt holes on the connecting rod and the cap are carefully machined. The fillets have
been peened. Peening releases the stresses that are caused by sharp corners. No damage is acceptable in the
fillet or the blended area indicated in Illustration 26.
Smearing in the seat area of the connecting rod is acceptable if the smearing cannot be felt with the fingernail.
The connecting rod has a large nick on the top of the counterbore of the seat area. The connecting rod cannot
be repaired.

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Visual Inspection of Connecting Rods{1218}

 Caterpillar Dealer Technical Communicator

 Dealer Solution Network

 Caterpillar Technical Representative

and the other applicable guidelines.

ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8039, "Inspection of Crankshafts for Cracks"

ReferenceApplied Failure Analysis, SEBF9066, "Guideline for Examining Failed Parts"

ReferenceReuse and Salvage Guideline, SEBF8187, "Standardized Parts Marking Procedures"

Part Number Description

6V-2010 Polishing Stone

Fractured Connecting Rods

connecting rod assembly must be replaced if any damage occurs to the

Voids in Fractured Connecting Rods

Void Specifications of Fractured Connecting Rods

Engine Model Void Size Maximum Number of Voids per Side

(2) Seat for the nut

(3) Seat for the bolt

(4) Piston pin bushing

(7) Parting line

(8) Connecting rod cap

(10) Thrust face

(11) Piston pin bore

(12) Crankshaft bore

(4) Piston pin bushing

(7) Parting line

(8) Connecting rod cap

(10) Thrust face

(11) Piston pin bore

(12) Crankshaft bore

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

The connecting rod has discoloration around the crankshaft bore.

Do not use the connecting rod again.

The connecting rod has heavy damage in the crankshaft bore.

Do not use the connecting rod again.

The connecting rod has damage to the bolt hole.

Do not use the connecting rod again.

The connecting rod has heavy damage to the thrust face.

Do not use the connecting rod again.

Parting Line Areas

Body of the Connecting Rod

Use the connecting rod again.

The connecting rod has typical wear on the body.

Use the connecting rod again.

Connecting Rod Cap

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

Seat Areas for the Hardware

Use the connecting rod again.

Use the connecting rod again.

Do not use the connecting rod again.

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