68 427 / 435 Dimple Rods
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68 427 / 435 Dimple Rods
In rebuilding my 68 L 71 Motor, I wanted to use 7/16 Dimple Rods but am finding they don't clear the block when assembled on the Crank. Were only 3/8 connecting rods used in 68 Blocks?
thanks,
Steve
thanks,
Steve
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Drifting
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From: Oxford Ohio
The added strength is worth the effort to make the needed room. I wouldn't be concerned with someone inspecting the inside the engine to see if it's original or not. That wouldn't be any worse than Boring the block on a rebuild. In my opinion.
Safety Car
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You need to grind a very little at the Oil Pan Gasket surface to get it to work. The guys who do the Stroker Motors grind a lot. Here is another way to look at it. If You start cross referencing Block part Numbers I'm sure You will find that the same Block You have came with both 3/8" and 7/16" Rod Bolt Rods. So how do You think the factory did it ? They ground it if it was needed.
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You need to grind a very little at the Oil Pan Gasket surface to get it to work. The guys who do the Stroker Motors grind a lot. Here is another way to look at it. If You start cross referencing Block part Numbers I'm sure You will find that the same Block You have came with both 3/8" and 7/16" Rod Bolt Rods. So how do You think the factory did it ? They ground it if it was needed.
Steve
