Re: Installing a model B crank into A have some ?'s
[QUOTE=Jim Brierley;1187038]If you turn down both the mains and rods you have not gained anything except the counterweights, you have not gained any strength. Many C cranks were turned down to A main size in the old days but B rod size was retained, giving both counterweights, bigger rod bearings and more crank strength due to basic design. I have installed a C crank in an A block but turned down the mains half-way to A size, using babbitt throughout. If I were to do it again I would use inserts and turn the crank to 1.800" and use B rods. The V8 pump is a very good idea.[/QUOTE
I was hoping you would chime in Jim. Thanks for you and everyone else's advise. So what main bearings inserts would you recommend using in order to get the 1.800"? Also would you recommend using insert or rebabbitted B rod? Thanks Ben
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