Originally Posted by 0HP930
One of the most common mistakes made by first time engine builders is putting the rod and main caps on either mixed up or backwards. Some people also put the rods and pistons in the wrong orientation.
Most of the FUBARed DIY rebuilds that find their way into our shop self destruct for those very reasons.
True. Thats one of the first things I learned. I punched one set myself just in case they got moved around.