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SSdiv6

You are very correct and it has been done for a long time on many different engine models. But you do not have to do anything to the tang on the rod or the bearing. As the Wizard posted before Clevite makes a "HN" bearing that is .062 narrower than the regular bearings and they are drop ins.


RJ

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

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Hi RJ,

I was also trying to make reference to other makes of cars that need the tang chamfer moved in order to use a narrow bearing.

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!

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Thanks for the info

After looking at the "NHRA Approved Products List" I am amazed that there are over 25 different engines that have a NON-OEM housing bore aftermarket rod. I believe there are 2 Ford application and the rest are AMC,Buick,Chev, Olds etc. I guess we need to wipe them all out and go back 10 years and run the Factory OEM stuff. What was NHRA thinking? Could it have been for the continuation of the the Class? Nah!.....makes too much sense.

I have to agree with the Wizard about the AHFS making it equal, thats whats it for, right?

Yo!....Dan...you still out there?? Helloooooo?? Still waitng on my New OEM style 3.784 stroke crank supplier info......Helloooo!!

Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, this was all in good fun.

RJ

Semper FI

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RJ,

You really have a good grasp on the FE engines. So good, in fact, that I feel you should walk away from the Cobra Jet project. It doesn't become you to run a new car especially in C/SA.

Don't want to upset your image as an innovator. I was very impressed that you came up with the idea to teflon coat the front clip on your Fairlane so it doesn't cost more than a couple of hundredth when you scrub the wall. Just trying to do you a favor bud. You know I am there for you. :cool:

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RJ, you do need a new car and a newer car. You would look good in one of the Mustang things, just remember put the swing out bar so you can get in and out, and think what to do with the spare time since the new stuff don't seem to break as bad. Maybe a little Vodka.

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Thanks Kyle....but its not"walk away" its run away!! Wish I had never started that project. Hey, you got plenty of money and knowhow, how bout bailing me out. You know something like the "Sympathy Tune" deal....."Sympathy Purchase"....Yeah thats it. You'd look good in it!!

Oh, I never said "Teflon Coat" it was "Pam Cooking Spray" , Teflon is pretty expensive.

RJ

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Jeff its got a swing out bar and I know where to find the Vodka (mandarin orange is my favorite!) You spoiled me.

RJ

Happy Thanksgiving Buddy

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