4.6 rods and pistons fitting

Antonyj · Post by **Antonyj** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:16 pm

Out of curiosity, the 4.6 rods have a dimple and the pistons have an arrow on them.
Which way do they have to be installed?
And also, when pistons have valve cotouts do they fit closest to the V or the outer of the engine?

Post by **katanaman** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:52 pm

arrow on the pistons face the front of the engine dimples on the rods I believe face each other on the big end of the crank. I am assuming that these replace the pips on the early rods, if I am wrong someone will soon say so. Cutouts go to the inside of the engine.

Antonyj · Post by **Antonyj** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:25 pm

Thanks for that.

Can anyone else please confirm the arrows, dimples and cutouts?

adamnreeves · Post by **adamnreeves** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:07 pm

Antonyj wrote:Thanks for that.

Can anyone else please confirm the arrows, dimples and cutouts?

Yes, arrows to the front. cutouts should be closer to the lifter gallery.