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It generally means the engine is destroyed. Because of a worn out bearing, a connecting rod separates from the crankshaft and exits out the side of the engine block causing catastrophic damage thus, thrown a rod.
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∙ 15y agoThe term is not very specific and typically describes one of the following conditions:
# The bearing material on a rod wears to the point that the rod makes a LOT of noise and is so badly worn that one might fear running the engine because of the sound. # The bearing on a rod wears or the bearing cap nuts loosen and the rod fails, breaking apart, often causing a great deal of internal damage.
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What does the term throw a rod mean?
It refers to a breakage of the connecting rod. This connects the piston to the crankshaft
How many degrees of difference are there between the throw of one connecting rod and the throw of adjacent connecting rod?
80
Can you drive after car throw rod?
In most cases, no. Although, I have seen engines "throw a rod" and continue to run, poorly but not for long.
If you throw a rod will engine run?
It's possible but not very likely. The broken rod will ultimately jam the crankshaft.
What can cause your car to throw a rod?
bad/worn out rod bearings.Lack of oil.Lack of oil & filter changes.Incorrect oil.Over revving.
What does rod mean in Iditarod?
rod of a man...........;(
Where do you get fish on Harvest moon DS?
every where just take your rod and throw it in the watter
How do you know if a motorcycle threw a rod?
If you have to ask, most likely you didn't throw one
What does a bad engine rod mean?
A bad engine rod is an engine rod that has misbeheaved.
Will too much oil in your car cause it to throw a rod?
Too much oil in your car will not cause it to throw a rod. Too much oil in the engine will create a higher than normal engine pressure and can cause the engine seals to fail.
How can you throw your fishing line really far?
Listen. If you want to throw your line far and your on a pier,take your rod make sure the hook and weightare atleast 1 foot below the rod,then open the metal part of your rod and make sure that you hold your lonesome itdoesnt get tangled still hold it t, throw it and half way on your swing let it go your line should go pretty far.
Must you invert the motor when replaceing the intake gasket on a 4.3 vortec and will it throw a rod if you don't?
What? No!
