[Fot] chevy con-rods

[John Reed]

Ditto


On 7/9/10 10:28 AM, "robert bownes" <bownes at seiri.com> wrote:

> Now if only we could find something similar for the 6 cylinder...
> 
> On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 11:05 AM, <N197TR4 at cs.com> wrote:
> 
>> We have had them in our engine for about three years.
>> 
>> I am looking for the spec sheet on them.......somewhere on my computer.
>> 
>> They require grinding the crank to another dimension so you can use Chevy
>> Bearings (cheap & good) (Clevite 777?)
>> 
>> They also need to be rebushed with good bronze bushings.
>> 
>> Spacers need to be produced to center the rod in the piston.
>> 
>> I adjusted the pressure on the oil pressure regulator up slightly to get it
>> back to the same reading, as it is narrower at the low end.
>> 
>> I'd have to say that I am pleased with Uncle Jack's research leading to
>> this change.
>> 
>> There are some one time costs, but that should settle out to bearing
>> replacement.
>> 
>> I think the Clevite bearings about $25 for a set of eight.
>> 
>> Joe A
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Good Morng Family, could i get a little input on what type or application
>>> of
>>> the chevrolet connecting rods some of you folks are useing in the tractor
>>> engines as i have seen mentioned, starting on a spare engine and they
>>> sounded
>>> like a possable alternative to what i have been using, any input
>>> ??.....Thanks..........Mark Pendy........#65TR4
>>> 
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