not sure which way to put them in...didnt get any directions either...any help? thanks
doug

the JE logo on the inside goes toward the exhaust side if i remember correctly. i will try and find my instructions. the rods dont matter, but i faced all my numbers inscribed on the side pf the rod towards the waterpump end.

It doesn't matter which way they go in. I would install them in the same direction, but the specific direction doesn't matter.

omg put the pistons in head first

convert it to single overhead crankshaft/single underhead cam!!

Originally posted by dougie2
It doesn't matter which way they go in. I would install them in the same direction, but the specific direction doesn't matter.

Not so. Maybe if they are stock or lower compression, but I can say from experience that the 10.5:1s are a one way job. If they're in backwards, they will contact the head at TDC and you'll have to pull them out and turn them around. And that really sucks.

I have pictures at home I could post up later, but nothing now. I remember the dooshbag at the machine shop saying "the side that has this line in it like an 'I' is the intake side." He was back asswards imo. Like I said. We went to set timing and the crank would just go so far and then go clunk. :P

Yeah, that's true... I assumed he was using 8.8:1 JE Pistons. Stockers are directional, and probably high-comp JEs too. Not sure about other brands.

I guess my experience would have to relative then. I just noticed we were talking about JEs. I have teh "Marshmallows," er Wisecos as tool calls them in Daisy. Same principal applies though. :thumbsup

Check the valve reliefs, the smaller ones go to the exhaust valves, if there's a difference.



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on the eagle rods...theres a small indent tab where the rod bearing clips into, this is the exhasut side. also, im not sure if the JE's you have are directional, i'd call JE
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there is a difference.....like michael said...look at the valve reliefs. the side the larger valve reliefs are on, need to line up with the side of your head with the larger valves. Look at it, it'll make sense.

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0k, i have what i believe are custom made stock or slightly lower than stock compression...somewhere in the range of 9.4-9.6...anyways, the valve releifs are the same size... im guessing it doesnt matter which way they go in....unless anyone tells me otherwise, im just sticking them all in one way....thanks
doug

Just make sure you clay the pistons and check all clearances correctly!