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Re: Ford 4.0 connecting rod question
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/20/2002

The "spit" holes face the thrust side of the engine cylinder.

They should face the LH side of the cylinders if you are viewing from the front of the vehicle.

So on the LH bank (as viewed from the front of the engine) they face "outwards" and on the RH bank... Login to read more.