On Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:43:28 -0800, stryped wrote:

I have an old cast iron techumseh engine I am trying to rebuild. (The
rod broke). I am putting it back together. At the bottom of the stroke
I can hear a sound and there seems to be some slight "play" where the
rod does not move the poston any. I think the same at the top of the
stroke.

Is this a problem or am I being overly cautious? This is my first
rebuild and have learned alot but wanted to get your opinion. I have a
video posted he

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG_kcd9VV3Q

This does not sound normal to me. Did you check the rod bearing fit with
plastigage? Just a guess, I am no engine mechanic.
Terry