Yeah, I would think you have to use aftermarket pistons because of the pin
height differences and rod length differences.
mayf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott S. Hutchinson" <shutchin@netjets.com>
To: "Gary Moore" <ARADO7@peoplepc.com>; <JHef101@aol.com>;
<tigers@autox.team.net>; <drmayf@teknett.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: 260 Mods...The other side
> I think the problem is piston to connecting rod clearance. In Monroe's
book
> he talkes about being unable to put a 302 crank in a 289 without using 302
> pistons and rods. 302 rods would probably fit into a 260 but I kind of
> doubt that the pistons would.
>
> Just a guess.
> Scott
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Moore" <ARADO7@peoplepc.com>
> To: <JHef101@aol.com>; <tigers@autox.team.net>; <shutchin@netjets.com>;
> <drmayf@teknett.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 10:43 PM
> Subject: Re: 260 Mods...The other side
>
>
> I feel naked and alone. However, I have maintained the originality of my
> Tiger including drive train, wheels and trim rings with religious fervor.
It
> is history. The performance is quite adequate for me. If I want high
> performance I climb aboard my Triumph 1200..Regards, Gary
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <JHef101@aol.com>
> To: ""DrMayf"" <drmayf@teknett.com>; <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 6:34 PM
> Subject: Re: 260 Mods...
>
>
> > I seem to recall that the cylinder walls are not deep enough in a 260 to
> accomodate that long of a stroke. Is that true anyone?
> >
> > Jeff Hefner
> > 64 B9470028
> > 65 Mustang FB
> > 56 T-Bird
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