TO 30 rod orientation

jwerdy

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Working on a TO 30 and the manual i have is a reproduction so the pictures are not the best. Im trying to find which way the connecting rod faces. The way i read is that oil hole in the rod faces away from the thrust side/cam side of the engine, which seems opposite to me. Arrow on piston towards the front. The manual good be worded better, thanks.
 
The oil hole shoots on the opposite side of the cam when looking back from the front of the engine. Think about the power stroke as the crank turns just past TDC forcing piston down. Left/oil shot side of sleeve is where the oil is needed most.
 
1 other question, the locking tabs for the bolts on the connecting rod are shot, half of them gone anyway. Replace or use some sort of Loctite.
Thanks
 

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