There are similar rods for the TR6 from Opel F3 cars. They are titanium made
and have narrow big ends.
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Von: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] Im
Auftrag von robert bownes
Gesendet: Freitag, 9. Juli 2010 17:28
An: N197TR4@cs.com
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Fot] chevy con-rods
Now if only we could find something similar for the 6 cylinder...
On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 11:05 AM, <N197TR4@cs.com> wrote:
> We have had them in our engine for about three years.
>
> I am looking for the spec sheet on them.......somewhere on my computer.
>
> They require grinding the crank to another dimension so you can use Chevy
> Bearings (cheap & good) (Clevite 777?)
>
> They also need to be rebushed with good bronze bushings.
>
> Spacers need to be produced to center the rod in the piston.
>
> I adjusted the pressure on the oil pressure regulator up slightly to get
it
> back to the same reading, as it is narrower at the low end.
>
> I'd have to say that I am pleased with Uncle Jack's research leading to
> this change.
>
> There are some one time costs, but that should settle out to bearing
> replacement.
>
> I think the Clevite bearings about $25 for a set of eight.
>
> Joe A
>
>
>
> > Good Morng Family, could i get a little input on what type or
application
> > of
> > the chevrolet connecting rods some of you folks are useing in the
tractor
> > engines as i have seen mentioned, starting on a spare engine and they
> > sounded
> > like a possable alternative to what i have been using, any input
> > ??.....Thanks..........Mark Pendy........#65TR4
> >
>
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