When replacing a rear main seal on a Continental 260 4 cylinder engine, I noticed that the #3 connecting rod was in the #2 position, and the #2 connecting rod was in the #3 position. The connecting rod bearing caps were in their correct position. Obviously, a previous owner screwed up the assembly. I bought the tractor a while ago and have only run it a few minutes, long enough to discover the rear main seal leak (oil pressure was OK, 15-20 psi).
Question: Would you put the connecting rods back in their correct position, or leave well enough alone? (I think I could swap them from below, without pulling the head.) I suppose I could inspect the bearings to see if there's abnormal wear.
Question: Would you put the connecting rods back in their correct position, or leave well enough alone? (I think I could swap them from below, without pulling the head.) I suppose I could inspect the bearings to see if there's abnormal wear.