RE: V6 Crank "gouge"

[saturndr@domain.elided]

Yes, the "gouge" is supposed to be there.
Many years ago, while visiting Arese (the Alfa plant) on business, I asked
the engineering staff about it.
I was informed that the gouge was there to provide additional cooling by way
of a extended duration application of oil by the lubrication jet located in
the big end of the connecting rod.
This was desirable in that #4 ran slightly hotter due to design/packaging
characteristics.
Dave
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>Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 18:39:18 -0600
>From: "KStevenson" <k.st@domain.elided>
>Subject: RE: V6 Crank

>I removed the last piston today and what do I find?  A 1/4" wide gouge
>about 1.5" long and about 1/16" deep, centered on the oil feed hole of
>the 4" rod journal.  The journal and bearing shells otherwise look
>perfect.   I assume that it wasn't put there by design, and that I need

>a new crank

>Yes, that is a normal assumption. However, calm down, "the gouge" is put
>there by design. Include me in on wanting to know why the gouge was
>designed this way.
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