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1988 DODGE RAM
150,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FCARUSO22
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what is the direction of connecting rods on pistons?
Aug 8, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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KASEKENNY
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I am attaching all the info on the pistons in case you need that as well.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Aug 8, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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STEVE W.
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To add to this, be sure the connecting rods are also correct, if the pistons were replaced on the rods it is possible to get them backwards.
Aug 8, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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