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Old 11-18-2015, 08:42 PM   #3
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Default Re: here we go again... does anyone make 3 7/8

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Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me. View Post
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
In the old days, most pistons as ordered, did not come to the top of the block (deck) by varying ammounts.
It was common to use 4 1/8 pistons with a 4 1/4 crank.
The edge of the piston was then flush with the deck.
The heads were cut to fit.
Today you should always specify when ordering special pistons that they come flush to the deck. You could end up shy on compression otherwise.
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