So I ordered a used short block for the 250 and I noticed that when I twist the rod perpendicular to the crank (like a screwdriver) there is a noticeable slop or free play in the bearing. Video below. I was wondering if this is acceptable for a journal that is only about half an inch wide or if this is too much. There is no detectable up and down free play (the way the piston moves).
Anybody have any experience with rod bearings that can answer this?
Link to original page on YouTube.