throw a rod?

Sabre Man · 15-08-2007 5:11pm #1

Can someone please explain the meaning of "throw a rod" in the following sentence?

If you’re not careful, you’ll lose pistons or throw a rod, and lose the race.

crosstownk · 15-08-2007 5:15pm

'Throw a rod' or 'throw a leg out of bed' refers to a sequence of events where, ultimately, a connecting rod (conn rod - connects the pistons to the crankshaft) comes adrift and often comes out through the side of the engine block. Essentially the engine is then fcuked good and proper!

Blitzkrieger · 15-08-2007 5:16pm

Sabre Man · 15-08-2007 5:26pm

crosstownk wrote:

'Throw a rod' or 'throw a leg out of bed' refers to a sequence of events where, ultimately, a connecting rod (conn rod - connects the pistons to the crankshaft) comes adrift and often comes out through the side of the engine block. Essentially the engine is then fcuked good and proper!

Thanks!

Much appreciated

mloc123 · 15-08-2007 5:37pm

Is the original sentance out of the Fast and the Furious or something?

Sabre Man · 15-08-2007 5:57pm

mloc123 wrote:

Is the original sentance out of the Fast and the Furious or something?

No, it's actually flight related.

throw a rod?

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