26 T connecting Rod Caps

[BottleRocket]

New to me 26 T, I pulled my inspection plate off to check fir sludge and noticed that the conn rod caps look like they are pretty shiny new aluminum with modern electroplated cotter pins. I was wondering if they were more recently installed. Any idea? There wasnt any sludge in the plate.

 

[Russ Furstnow]

It appears to me that someone has recently installed replacement rods that have been painted silver. Definately not aluminum. I hope this helps, Russ Furstnow

 

[rotorwrench]

I would trim the tails on those cotter pins a bit unless the rods have noticeable play. At least it would look a bit more professional that way. Model Ts have a long history of maintenance as needed. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[BottleRocket]

I thought the cotters were s little long but I didnt see any scratches in the troughs so I left as is and replaced the cover.