P proxses Founding Member Dec 12, 2000 620 0 0 Dayton, Oh Nov 28, 2004 #1 Nov 28, 2004 #1 I'm building a 331 stoker, and I just mocked it up. My question is, how much clearance should I have between the rod bolts, and the bottom of the bores?
I'm building a 331 stoker, and I just mocked it up. My question is, how much clearance should I have between the rod bolts, and the bottom of the bores?
Rick 91GT Mustang Master Nov 29, 1999 9,692 95 99 PA Nov 28, 2004 #2 Nov 28, 2004 #2 .080" minimum, I prefer .100" If you are planning on a girdle check it for clearance as well...
M manpowermustang Member Sep 25, 2004 228 0 16 Milwaukee, Wi Nov 28, 2004 #3 Nov 28, 2004 #3 when I did my 347 I have about 3/16th or do. Just remember to smooth all of the edges that you mill off so you dont score the piston. LOTS OF DISH SOAP, WATER, AND A BLOW NOSLE!!!!!
when I did my 347 I have about 3/16th or do. Just remember to smooth all of the edges that you mill off so you dont score the piston. LOTS OF DISH SOAP, WATER, AND A BLOW NOSLE!!!!!