copper plated connecting rods

[Burdar]

I knew Chrysler did this when a rod was found to be undersized.  Instead of scrapping the rods, they would copper plate them to bring them up to spec.  I have a 440 rod that is completely copper plated.  I just found a Chevy rod that is copper plated as well.  However, just the big end is plated.  Looks a little strange doesn't it?  Just thought it was cool and wanted to share.  I wouldn't be surprised if Ford did the same thing.

[JS29]

WOW! I have never seen that before.   

[oldmoparbuff]

I learned something new today.
Thanks for sharing.

[YellowThumper]

Interesting tidbit to learn.
Thanks for posting up info.

Mike.

[jimynick]

That's a new one on me, too, but I wouldn't be happy to find one in my engine. They used copper because it sticks and gives a good build-up to get the rod back to proper size, BUT that also puts nice soft, malleable copper between the rod body and the bearing shell! Not desirable in my opinion. Just my 

[JS29]

  with jimynick!   

[Burdar]

There are a few posts about it on Moparts.  That's where I first read about it.  There's one picture over there that shows a 440 with all 8 rods copper plated.   I don't think that's the norm though.

[Cuda Cody]

That is something I never knew.  Thanks for sharing.

[dodj]

I learned something new today.

Me too!
I don't know what I will do with my new found information....but it is interesting!

[aussiemark]

Motorcycle rods are all fully coated.