Re: Alternative pistons and rods for V-8
Posted by Eric Boyle On 2010/1/22 9:23:08
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PRoblem with custom made pistons (for use with Packard rod) is that they would have to be available in various oversizes AND SETTING ON THE car owners SHELF in those various oversizes. THis is especialy true for the racing crowd.
Wrong. When you buy custom pistons from any manufacturer of said custom pistons they start with a blank that fits your requirements and machine it to fit, IE, they put the ring grooves and the pin hole where you need it. MOST pistons are available if you know how to shop for them.
Bearings are another thing entirely. Although I have a sneaking suspicion that some main bearings can be used as Pack V8 rod bearings. I'll have to keep researching that one for a while, but any competent machinist can find bearings for you. Remember, what's undersize on a Packard might be standard on a Hupmobile, etc.
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