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JSeery · 06-29-2017, 07:31 PM

I would agree, but it is a possibility if someone is interested.

oldfordman33 · 06-29-2017, 07:56 PM

The rods are the same for the ford an merc. only the pistons are different to make up for the 1/4 inch difference in stroke.

JSeery · 06-29-2017, 08:10 PM

Believe everyone understands that, the other option is the French rods which are shorter.

cas3 · 06-29-2017, 09:42 PM

keep in mind if the bore goes over 60, merc piston options get scarce

Kahuna · 06-29-2017, 11:36 PM

Cas3
I don't understand??
Perhaps you're thinking about stock overbore stuff? 20, 30, 40, etc?
Egge will make 3 5/16 + .015 or .020, or .030
Ross will make almost anything, with almost any ring config
Jim

cederholm · 07-10-2017, 10:29 AM

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Worried that you guys are losing sleep over this thread, I'm back with an update!

On Ol'Ron's recommendation I went out to Long Island to visit Gary (GOSFAST) at The Engine Shop. What a great guy who clearly knows his flatheads. I'm looking forward to learning the condition of my block and hopefully getting the build started.

I'll be back with updates

~ Carl

Bored&Stroked · 07-10-2017, 07:59 PM

Good luck and have some fun!

B&S

tubman · 07-10-2017, 08:14 PM

Good choice. You seem to be in the right location. I wish he was closer to me.

Ol' Ron · 07-10-2017, 09:28 PM

Finally, someone took my advice. You won't be sorry.

JSeery · 07-10-2017, 10:38 PM

Ron, you always knew it would happen someday!

cederholm · 07-11-2017, 07:09 AM

Thanks again Ron. I'm sure that his craftsmanship is top notch, but I also really appreciate his taking the time to educate me as I plan to assemble the motor myself and have a lot to learn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Finally, someone took my advice. You won't be sorry.

06-29-2017, 07:31 PM	#41
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank I would agree, but it is a possibility if someone is interested. Last edited by JSeery; 06-29-2017 at 07:58 PM.

06-29-2017, 07:56 PM	#42
oldfordman33 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 17	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank The rods are the same for the ford an merc. only the pistons are different to make up for the 1/4 inch difference in stroke.

06-29-2017, 08:10 PM	#43
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Believe everyone understands that, the other option is the French rods which are shorter.

06-29-2017, 09:42 PM	#44
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,301	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank keep in mind if the bore goes over 60, merc piston options get scarce

06-29-2017, 11:36 PM	#45
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Cas3 I don't understand?? Perhaps you're thinking about stock overbore stuff? 20, 30, 40, etc? Egge will make 3 5/16 + .015 or .020, or .030 Ross will make almost anything, with almost any ring config Jim

07-10-2017, 10:29 AM	#46
cederholm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southport CT Posts: 318	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Worried that you guys are losing sleep over this thread, I'm back with an update! On Ol'Ron's recommendation I went out to Long Island to visit Gary (GOSFAST) at The Engine Shop. What a great guy who clearly knows his flatheads. I'm looking forward to learning the condition of my block and hopefully getting the build started. I'll be back with updates ~ Carl

07-10-2017, 07:59 PM	#47
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,723	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Good luck and have some fun! B&S

07-10-2017, 08:14 PM	#48
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,638	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Good choice. You seem to be in the right location. I wish he was closer to me. Last edited by tubman; 07-10-2017 at 09:41 PM. Reason: Clarify

07-10-2017, 09:28 PM	#49
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Finally, someone took my advice. You won't be sorry.

07-10-2017, 10:38 PM	#50
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 8BA rebuild - do I want a Merc crank Ron, you always knew it would happen someday!