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I am asking the question about OS VII outboard engines breaking the connecting rod i bought 2 outboards ran them pure stock until they needed bearings . one i took them apart both have the connecting broke at the bottom of the rod .
This is the crank end
After having one of the outboards rebuilt with lots of mods, i was going to install new piston and sleeve i found that rod to be broke in the same place
I bought a used water cooled outboard took it apart to install new bearings and found a different style rod and it was not broken i think it is the old style rod and does not have the oil hole in this rod
My questions are
Does everyone have this same problem?
Can you by an after market rod ?
Greg
This is the crank end
After having one of the outboards rebuilt with lots of mods, i was going to install new piston and sleeve i found that rod to be broke in the same place
I bought a used water cooled outboard took it apart to install new bearings and found a different style rod and it was not broken i think it is the old style rod and does not have the oil hole in this rod
My questions are
Does everyone have this same problem?
Can you by an after market rod ?
Greg