Biggest danger point is the rings to bore as any oil film here is minimal and in time the rings can actually rust to the bore.
I'd be giving it a really good soak with some penetrating Oil BEFORE trying to turn it over then drain the pan refill and prime it without plugs.
NC: The stock Rods are pretty good pieces if you take some care and time in prep.
I'd like to see an analysis of the Eagles to see just what they're made from and how carefully the process is monitored.
A rod is such a critical component and a failure usually means you might salvage the...
"Blueprinted" is just making sure ALL dimensions are perfect according to how they're drawn on a blueprint.
In car part terms it's usually just making sure each part is identical to the next and within a +- tolerance.
Have had reports from my machine shop Eagles are anything but.
Not to...
"Cheap" is a relative thing here guys.....
No use getting all butt hurt compare them to Pauter/Crower/Carillo/Mechart and you'll understand....
As I posted above have them blueprinted make sure they have the good bolts and away you go.
In my youth I stupidly sold a car to a friend without doing the change over of registration right away and trusting his word.....
2 arrests later I finally got it all sorted with a threat to repossess the car and have it crushed.
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