Spun the #1 rod bearing in my 98 Trooper (3.5) after 156k miles, and 1000 barrels of oil. Anyway, I'm looking for the rod and main bearing torque specifications. I pulled the engine, flipped it over, replaced the rod bearings and debating on whether or not to replace the main bearings. It's still out waiting on torque specifaction. The engine ran great, no smoke, and no knocks until the bearing spun. Loved gas and oil though! I'll probably replace all of them, put the engine back in and sell the Trooper. Great little truck.

Also, if anyone knows the torque value for the rod and main bearings, please let me know. Oh yeah, and the thickness of the plastigage when torqued should be what range?

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