340 Connecting Rod small end bushing

[Yellow71Cuda]

Machine shop checked my 340's connecting rod small ends (floating piston pin) and says all but one are fine.  That "one" has a bushing that seems "too loose" in the hole and the rod may have been machined too large from the factory (47 years ago?).   

They are looking for an oversized bushing to install. 

Thoughts?   

[lulurocks(Ken)]

I can send you some free   rods  if you want , they came out of my 73 340 . . Was a good running   motor

Same part number , i dont know if they are the same  as 71

[Yellow71Cuda]

I can send you some free   rods  if you want , they came out of my 73 340 . . Was a good running   motor

Same part number , i dont know if they are the same  as 71

Wow...Thank you!  I will absolutely let you know once I hear back from my machine shop.   

[lulurocks(Ken)]

No problem  glad to help  let me know ill pm you my cell

[Brads70]

Very nice of you Ken!
If that doesn't work out , I have machined rods before to install new bushings. They get honed to size afterwards. I'm sure any competent rebuild shop can handle this. 

[Yellow71Cuda]

Very nice of you Ken!
If that doesn't work out , I have machined rods before to install new bushings. They get honed to size afterwards. I'm sure any competent rebuild shop can handle this.

So, in the case of the rod hole being too large, are there different size bushings available, or can the rod hole be knurled or something to allow for a tighter fit of the bushing? 

[Chryco Psycho]

to my knowledge the bushing needs to be replaced  this should not be hard to find or do .
I believe only 2 years had floating pins though all other years were pressed pin

[340challconvert]

I can send you some free   rods  if you want , they came out of my 73 340 . . Was a good running   motor

Same part number , i dont know if they are the same  as 71

Classy thing to do.  Thank you for helping our hobby.