TAPERED ROD PIN BUSHINGS
Pin Bushings require about the same amount of interference fit as a piston pin. The same rod heater you use to fit pins can be useful with certain pin bushings. Tapered rods can be very difficult to remove and install bushings in and usually require some custom made or special tooling. By heating the small end of the connecting rod in your rod heater you can expand the rod enough to make removal easy with drift, socket or piece of rod without hurting the rod bore. Installing tapered bushings is just as difficult and they’re often damaged during installation. By heating your rod end, starting the bushing is much easier and less likely to damage the rod or the bushing.

Miles Rogers
BP Rods
Magnolia, TX
June, 2016