Engine Rebuild...did everything perfect except for.....

[blueroo]

....marking the direction of the number 6 rod bearing cap. So which side should the bearing tab be on, drivers side or passenger side?

 

[FalconSedanDelivery]

Tangs are on the same as every bearing ( so why is #6 a question )

 

[blueroo]

I blew a hole in the #6 piston from a combination of spark knock and valve float. So I talked to my machinist and he said Id be good with just replacing that piston. The bulk of the engine work went into the head (584.29)

 

[Does10s]

I'm pretty certain that they are on the drivers side.

Will

 

[The Plankster Prankster]

to start with, we know that the tang is always on the same side between a rod and its cap. assuming you're not sure which way the rod relates to the piston, simply check the next one in line.

keep in mind that while your other pistons appear fine today, you need to be sure you've corrected the cause of the spark knock (timing, etc) to make sure you don't continue doing damage. also, there's a chance that another piston has hidden cracks resulting from the same abuse that broke the one. its enough to need a good inspection anyway.