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Granny

09-09-2022 07:45 AM

Pistons

I have a1951 C1BA V8 which pistons I have a set of 40th Pistons from an 1937 Flathead V8, can I use them in Engine.
Thanks in advance of any answers
Granny

marko39

09-09-2022 07:57 AM

Re: Pistons

Your 51 engine is a 3 3/16 bore while the 37 is only 3 1/16.

Ggmac

09-09-2022 12:48 PM

Re: Pistons

Sorry but no .

bobH	09-10-2022 01:07 AM

Re: Pistons

Besides the bores not being compatible, might also check the stroke of that C1BA. Never can tell. Different pistons used for 3 3/4, or 4, because the pin location is different between the two different strokes.

Granny

09-12-2022 03:14 AM

Re: Pistons

Thanks guys for the imfo I have found a source of 1951 C1BA V8 pistons for here in aussie
Thanks again guys

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