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Small Block Connecting Rod Side Clearance #932385
02/19/11 03:55 PM
02/19/11 03:55 PM
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I am assembling my small block stroker and measured the connecting Rod side clearance.
The spec seems to be .009 to .017. Two are .014 the other two are .024, is this OK.
Not sure what to do, should I try mixing up the rods? The crank is a MP stroker and the rods are Eagle H beams. All bought in 2001 so its too late to return anything. If swapping the rods around does not work im not sure what can be done to correct it.


Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (408 Stroker, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rack & Pinion, 6 speed) 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1976 Corvette
Re: Small Block Connecting Rod Side Clearance [Re: finadk] #932386
02/19/11 05:36 PM
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I've put stuff together with .024 or more and it will be fine.

Re: Small Block Connecting Rod Side Clearance [Re: buildanother] #932387
02/19/11 05:56 PM
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On my 408 I had to clearance the block with a dremel tool. No big deal and it wasn't much that needed removal.

Re: Small Block Connecting Rod Side Clearance [Re: stumpy] #932388
02/19/11 06:22 PM
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Thanks, after getting my head out of the book, i read the sheet that came with the rods and that said up to .025 so i am good.


Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer (408 Stroker, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rack & Pinion, 6 speed) 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1976 Corvette






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