Technician A says that rod side play must be checked with thickness gauges on any rod that does not use fractured rod technology. Technician B says that cracked rod technology enables perfect cap to rod alignment so measuring rod sideplay on reassembly is not required. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because for traditional rods that do not use fractured rod technology, checking rod side play with thickness gauges is a standard procedure to ensure proper clearance. Technician B is also correct because fractured (or cracked) rod technology is designed to create a perfect cap-to-rod alignment when reassembled, making additional measurements for rod side play unnecessary.

Technician a Says That Rod Side Play Must Be Checked