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john in illinois

09-22-2018 02:39 PM

pistons for a 21 stud

Are pistons for a 36 available in a larger oversize than .060?

John

Phil Gillespie

09-22-2018 03:33 PM

Re: pistons for a 21 stud

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Originally Posted by john in illinois (Post 1677999)

Are pistons for a 36 available in a larger oversize than .060?

John

You could try Egge Pistons site. I got some 83 thou over for 3 1/16 " pistons.
Phil NZ

Juergen

09-22-2018 04:55 PM

Re: pistons for a 21 stud

An 1/8 (.125) over is 3 3/16 which is standard bore for 237 inch V-8s

flatjack9

09-22-2018 06:04 PM

Re: pistons for a 21 stud

Flat top or crowned?

john in illinois

09-22-2018 06:57 PM

Re: pistons for a 21 stud

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatjack9 (Post 1678064)

Flat top or crowned?

Not sure on the top. I am checking for a friend and will have to look,

Thanks,John

flatjack9

09-22-2018 10:48 PM

Re: pistons for a 21 stud

I just did a 36 with 3 3/16 + .020 pistons - domed pistons.

Charlie ny

09-23-2018 08:36 AM

Re: pistons for a 21 stud

John,
Be mindful of core shift on these early blocks. Some can go 3 3/16 + .020 like Jack just said but just as many are kaput at 3 1/16 + .060.........been there.
Charlie ny

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