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Old 10-04-2021, 06:01 PM   #12
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Default Re: 3/8x3/8 jahns pistons?

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked View Post
Or the aftermarket H-Beam rods with insert bearings. In today's world, it is actually about the same $$$ to buy a new set of H-beam rods and run the small Buick bearing . . . as it is to find a good set of 21A rods, have them rebuilt and then find a set of full-floater bearings to go with them. And, you have to hand-fit the full-floater bearings (with a rubber mallet and usually some ScotchBrite polishing to get them to correctly float - not that many shops/folks know what this is all about in todays world).
All very correct Dale. Fortunately I have a large stash of NOS 21A rods along with many nice used sets. Also a large stash of std. floater bearings to suit. I’m a “opportunity buyer” so over the years have accumulated these and much more as “the price was right “.
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