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Old 11-18-2015, 07:59 PM   #2
Walt Dupont--Me.
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Default Re: here we go again... does anyone make 3 7/8

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Originally Posted by tubman View Post
I don't really like to get into this again, but when you consider what's involved, it looks like a "no-brainer" to me. The early rod journals are 1.990", while the 8BA's are 2.139". It looks to me that if the proper offset grind were performed on the crankshaft, a 3 7/8 stroker with standard Ford pistons would be a natural. Do the math.
I don't get, how can you use 3-3/4 pistons with a 3-7/8 stroke with out the pistons sticking out a 1/16? and use a 7in. rod. Walt
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