09-09-2022, 07:45 AM
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Location: Sale, Victoria, Australia
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Pistons
I have a1951 C1BA V8 which pistons I have a set of 40th Pistons from an 1937 Flathead V8, can I use them in Engine.
Thanks in advance of any answers Granny |
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09-09-2022, 07:57 AM
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Re: Pistons
Your 51 engine is a 3 3/16 bore while the 37 is only 3 1/16.
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09-09-2022, 12:48 PM
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Re: Pistons
Sorry but no .
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09-10-2022, 01:07 AM
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Re: Pistons
Besides the bores not being compatible, might also check the stroke of that C1BA. Never can tell. Different pistons used for 3 3/4, or 4, because the pin location is different between the two different strokes.
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09-12-2022, 03:14 AM
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Re: Pistons
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Thanks again guys |
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