[SEL] Conn rod slop

[Richard Strobel]

Howdy all, live is good in "The Big Sky."

   Seems to me that the side slop (axial play) in the connecting rod/piston 
assembly is excessive and would lead to premature conn rod bushing wear..in 
other words, one second the conn rod is hugging one side of the piston and 
the next second it moves over to the other side (of the piston).  Down the 
road aways, you'll wind up with an elongated, oval  rod to wrist (grudgeon) 
pin bushing.
   Possibly this is an undue concern and the rod seeks its own center 
(inside the piston).

   Any thot's????

TIA
RickinMt.
PS: Update on Galloway Sawrig.  Main casting mounted on frame.  Thanks to 
Spudhead the major machining repairs have been done.  "She's a lookin' good, 
Momma!!!"..if I do say so myself.  Loads of fun gang  and can't 
wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!