Stage 2/3 Mud Motor Build | Connecting Rod Prep

Getting into the motor build in earnest now. Here’s you’ll learn how to check the clearances and properly seat the bearings onto the connecting rod.

ARC Racing Connecting Rod Installation

The guys at OMB Warehouse gave us all the parts to do the build! Good times. Here are the parts used:

Stage 2/3 Parts for non-Hemi 212CC Predator Engine

ARC Billet Flywheel – Predator 1st & 3rd Generation
Part Number: ARC_6625
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/ARC-Billet-Flywheel-Predator.html

Billet Rod, HF Predator 212cc
Part Number: ARC_6254
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/Billet-Rod-HF-Predator-212cc.html

MOD2 Grind, Predator Core Dyno Cams
Part Number: DC_MOD2PRED
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/MOD2-Grind-Predator-Core-Dyno-Cams.html

Race Ready/CNC Bored Box Stock Carb
Part Number: ARC_DJ-2225
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/Race-Ready-CNC-Bored-Box-Stock-Carb.html?category_id=1623

Honda GX200 18 LB Valve Spring (NON-HEMI ONLY)
Part Number: ARC_DJ-2056
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/Honda-GX200-18-LB-Valve-Spring.html?category_id=1634

Predator Engine Throttle Kit
Part Number: TD_KMPE118
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/predator-engine-throttle-kit.html

Predator 212cc Gasket Kit
Part Number: ARC_DJ-1305P
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/Predator-212cc-Gasket-Kit.html

Stage 2/3 Parts for Hemi 212CC Predator Engine

ARC Billet Flywheel – Hemi Predator 212cc / Kohler CH270
Part Number: ARC_6626
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/ARC-Billet-Flywheel-New-Predator-212cc-Kohler-CH270.html

Billet Rod, HF Predator 212cc
Part Number: ARC_6254
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/Billet-Rod-HF-Predator-212cc.html

MOD2 Grind, Clone Cheater Cam
Part Number: DC_MOD2
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/MOD2-Grind-Clone-Core-Cam.html?category_id=1641

Race Ready/CNC Bored Box Stock Carb
Part Number: ARC_DJ-2225
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/Race-Ready-CNC-Bored-Box-Stock-Carb.html?category_id=1623

(Springs only work with the non-hemi.)

Predator Engine Throttle Kit
Part Number: TD_KMPE118
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/predator-engine-throttle-kit.html

Gasket Set – Honda GX200 / 2008 & Older Clone
Part Number: ARC_DJ-1305
https://www.ombwarehouse.com/gasket-set-honda-gx200.html?category_id=1644

DISCLAIMER: If you remove the governor on your engine, you must use a billeted flywheel. It is highly recommened that you use a billeted connecting rod as well.

Hot rodding mud motors is dangerous. Be careful. Use eye protection, ear plugs, and wear rubber gloves.

I make no claim nor am I liable to nor do I warrant or guarantee your saefty if you perform this procedure. You’re on your own. Be wise. Be prudent in operating said engine.

These procedures all or in part will void the manufacturers warranty. I make no claim, warrant or guarantee that your engine will survive such modifications. You’re on your own. Be wise. Be prudent.

FULL DISCLOSURE: OMB Warehouse supplied all the parts for this build in exchange for placing their logo in the video and providing links to their Web site to the exact parts they sent me.

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Here’s what you’ll need:
*1/4 inch, inch/lbs torque wrench
*ARC Racing connecting rod
*bench vice
*shop towel
*plastiguages (.0025 to .003 inches, not metric)
*assembly lube or 30 wt motor oil.