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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley
It may be easier to narrow the rods, I have done this in the past.
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Hey Jim,
Thanks much for your input !
Yes I've thought about that, but do not have rod end to figure with. I'm thinking of using crower rods again. And, I think that the WIDTH of the small end of a crower for an A/B should be same as an A/B original rod small end, eh ??
Anyway, where I'm at, is that with the 1.600 (stock small end width) that ursus gave me, that will work. The Ross pistons now have only a 1.187 space between bosses. Not being a machinist, I still recognize that this machining of a piston , is serious undertaking to get it 'right' ! I'll most likely send them to Ross for needed alteration.
The old timer who ordered them back in '04, was a racer. He was also a machinist and was going to do finish work himself (didn't mention that...ha !). They are built like a brick out-house, so hopefully Ross can also lighten them some. If I were to have an OHV head that needed these piston heads to be 'carved' to fit combustion chamber....I'd be in TALL cotton !
I will definitely keep your great suggestion in mind for final solution !