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Old 08-09-2013, 06:42 PM   #4
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Default Re: 8BA Rods in a 59/59A

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron View Post
I got a 175 hp out of a hydro engine, but I wouldn't want to drive it on the street. The 8BA rods will work on a 59 crank, but I don't recomend it as the erly crank has only one oil hole the 8BA crank had 2 one for each rod. They may have used ab *BA crank tho. I know a fellow that did this about 10 or 15 years ago nd the engine is still running.
Hey Ron, I've run into 2-3 59ab engines in my life time with 8BA rods and only one oil hole in the crank, It's scarry to see it, but must of got enough oil to sadisfy those rod bearings. Walt
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