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Old 08-09-2025, 09:18 PM   #4
big deuce
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Default Re: New to me video French block vs 8BA,59AB

Casting date on mine is 1978...they didn't mention in the video that there are clearances in the lower end of the block for more stroke than the 4" crank. I didn't realize the exhaust studs were wet... I have read to leave the studs in, don't even think about trying to remove them if you get one with exhaust studs. I just got 10mm nuts for the metric end of the stud. The timing cover has a thrust bushing with a locknut to prevent cam walk.
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