I've also been reading about the chamfer on the rod needing to be on the crank side. I do remember looking at this area before I assembled the bottom end and the rods I looked at all had varying amounts of chamfer on both sides, actually little to almost none. Nothing that would make it obvious on how it should be installed.

There is no binding and all the side clearances are within limits. The rods are right up against each crank throw. So, in this regard, it doesn't seem to be affecting the assembly. However, I still don't like it.

I think I know what my decision is. Dam it!!!!!!!! At least, I need to go back inside to look at them again.