How to Blueprint Engines: Connecting Rods Guide Muscle
May 28, 2016#0183;#32;As the crank rotates and the rods travel toward TDC, the big ends of the rods approach the camshaft. Especially with a longstroke crank, highlift cam, and/or thicker steel or aluminum rods, there is a concern that the rods might hit the cam lobes. During test fitting, slowly rotate the crank and watch for rodtocam interference.