Tight Piston Clearance, Not Model A

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03-10-2015, 09:07 PM

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Re: Tight Piston Clearance, Not Model A

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Originally Posted by Ed Northrop

I took a big block Mopar to the machine shop along with a set of 30 over TRW forged pistons they refused to use pistons spec as they said the clearance was to tight. They allowed .008 for clearance or they would not do the work. I have to say they must have been right as there is no piston slap.

Were the specs from TRW for street driving at moderate RPM's on standard pump gas?

Last edited by edmondclinton; 03-10-2015 at 09:26 PM. Reason: spelling

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