Connecting Rod Issue Or Not?

[labdad]

Mark IV 454 4-bolt main truck motor (Goodwrench replacement). Was watching a video regarding rod bearing installation and the chap indicated that the rods he had were unuseable due to the “depressions” or “slots” in the caps were not supposed to be there. Some of my rods have the same (pics attached) and were there when I removed the old bearings. Problem or not?

 

[Grumpy]

related links with a great deal more info.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...g-and-installing-connecting-rods-pistons.247/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/bearing-clearances.2726/#post-43385

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...guess-on-clearances-and-journal-surface.9955/

some basic bbc math, to get you thinking about your potential dream bbc combos.

I recently had a discussion with one of the local guys concerning what heads and rotating assembly he should buy now that he recently purchased a tall deck (10.2") big block chevy block. he has a perfectly good 427 forged crank (3.76" stroke) but hes seriously thinking of buying a (4.25" stroke)...

garage.grumpysperformance.com

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...kshaft-and-connecting-rod-compatability.9320/

https://www.mahle-aftermarket.com/m...b-2-1114-engine-bearing-failures-brochure.pdf

https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2016/04/high-performance-engine-bearings/

https://www.substech.com/dokuwiki/d...liable_press_fit_of_high_performance_bearings

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...d-rod-orientation-clearance-issues-etc.16027/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/what-con-rods-would-you-buy.942/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/rotating-assembly-bearings.9527/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...tion-of-crank-durring-short-blk-assembly.852/
the rods having two types of bearing tab locations is
not an issue if the connecting rod was properly resized,
and bearings match the intended application,
and rotating assembly components being used,have correct clearances

 

[labdad]

Thank you!