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Jeff Lee · 11-03-2008, 05:48 PM

My opinion is engine braking, primarily on an OEM piston rod, will elongate the big eng of the rod which causes the bearing to pinch the crank pin at the parting line of the rod. Bearing failure is a result.

11-03-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Engine "Braking".......Does it hurt the motor ??? My opinion is engine braking, primarily on an OEM piston rod, will elongate the big eng of the rod which causes the bearing to pinch the crank pin at the parting line of the rod. Bearing failure is a result. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX