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Originally Posted by Peter J
Thanks guys. Jim, what I neglected to say was that it has modified pistons (283's) and rods. It's the allen bolts on the rods that don't clear as you pointed out. I wonder if you can heat and possibly hammer out the bulges like on the B pan?? The enlarged rear main isn't a problem.
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Hey Peter,
Check out my past posts for pictures, etc that you mentioned
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My B pan had been mutilated by past owners, till it was not usable.
A buddy here and fine engineer type mind (ZZlegend), devised some rough tools from bits of steel. We used his ideas/tools and torch heat and small grinder to make bumps to mimic B pan bumps, and to enlarge rear main bearing area. It was done on an idea from Jim B book and came out GREAT and looking like factory made !
BTW..Do not overlook the suggestion to use the ARP 8 pt nuts ! I used them, as they grip with MORE threads than old stock nuts and are of modern hardened steel !