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Old 05-18-2020, 11:40 PM   #11
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Default Re: Rod Clearance

Assuming you have a 3.312" bore size you will be fine with .050" for a "streeter", it's all you really need!

We've sent dozens out with .050" clearance and absolutely no grinding using the 3.312" bore x 4.250" stroke! It's not an issue unless you "spin" a rod brg!

The only time we've found it necessary to grind in any add'l clearance is when you have the 4.250" stroke and the bores are smaller than the 3.312", e.g., for an .080" o/b you'd be grinding some!

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. Due to the limited amount of room in this area it is the main reason we use the Scat rods, they will clear, the Eagle H-beam rods with a 1.100" beam width will NOT go with the 4.250" stroke in the program!
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