Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc.
TM
Engine
Description
2-2.2.2. Connecting Rods
The connecting rods halves are machined from a single forging of aircraft quality steel
and cut into two pieces, splitting the center of the larger opening of the connecting rod
assembly. The resulting pieces, called the rod and cap are fitted with a two piece bearing
and attach to the crankpin or rod journal with special bolts and nuts.
The portion of the rod between the rod and the crankpin and piston pin ends is called the
“I” beam. A split steel-backed bronze bushing is pressed into the piston pin end and
machined for a precision pin-to-bushing fit. Weight variations between opposing
crankshaft positions is limited to ½ ounce (14.175 grams).
NOTE: Some older models use castellated nut with cotter pin
SPIRAL LOCK NUT
BRONZE BUSHING
CONNECTING ROD
CONNECTING ROD
CAP
ROD BOLT
SHELL
BEARING
2-2.2.3. Camshaft
The camshaft forging is machined on three main journals, six cam lobes and the gear
mount flange at the rear of the camshaft. The lobes and journals are ground and hardened.
The main journals of the camshaft are supported in the crankcase by machined bearing
saddles. Hydraulic tappets move inward and outward in their bores, following the
eccentric shape of the cam lobes. Four unequally spaced bolts secure the gear to the
camshaft and ensure proper positioning, locating the gears’ timing mark in relation to the
cam lobes. The camshaft gear has internal teeth for driving the alternator. A front-
mounted, keyed bevel gear drives the accessory drive bevel gear which drives the fuel
pump through a common shaft.
FRONT
REAR
#4 EXH
#3 EXH
#2 EXH
#1 EXH
#3 & 4
INTAKE
#1 & 2
INTAKE
M/J
C/L
C/L
C/L
C/L
C/L
C/L
M/J
M/J
C/L - CAM LOBE
M/J - MAIN JOURNAL
Figure 2-6.
Camshaft
IOF-240 Series Engine Maintenance Manual
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31 August 2007
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