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Connecting rod stress
Hmmm, okay, I was wrong. Darn, I hate being wrong.... Thanks for the thoughts guys, I appreciate at least knowing I was wrong.- dodge8564
- Post #7
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Connecting rod stress
Correct, but what I mean is that towing a load causes more pressure to be exerted on the moveable parts, because of increased resistance to forward motion. Basically I want validation ;D for (load)=(stress)- dodge8564
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
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Connecting rod stress
Can someone please explain how load is transmitted through the drivetrain to the connecting rods? I am in a discussion in another forum about how an engine needs stronger connecting rods for towing, even if the engine never reaches above 3500 rpm. Another person is arguing that load is not...- dodge8564
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- Forum: Engine & fuel engineering
