In a message dated 98-02-09 09:05:54 EST, you write:
<< I've often wondered what would be
involved in using a set of domestic aftermarket (Manley type) steel rods.
Through the circle track crowd, they can be had for something like $500/
set of eight. Maybe resize the big end for the correct crank journal
diameter. Then source pistons with the correct pin center to deck distance
to make up the difference in rod centers?
Has anyone here explored this? >>
Enough dollars will overcome anything.,..but the first problem I can think of
comes from the fact that the bore on these motors is just too small. You can't
shove the bottom of a "regular" rod down the bore. (Ever wonder why the rods
are slpit at such an odd angle ?) Makes installin the rods a physics nightmare
(that ole two things occupying the same space at the same time dilemma...)
Kinda makes those Carillos a little more interestin...
Nick in Nor Cal
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