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The convertor will act pretty much like a stock convertor when you pull away from a stop. It will hit that rated rpm when you mash the throttle or...
Been doing some research. I have 4 inch stroke Merc crank fro 49 to 53. I have to use 8ba rods cuz the crank is goinng in uncut, unstroked etc....
Tell me more. Direct bolt in on Merc Crank ? Tell me about them. Thanks !
These bearings came with the crank, no extra charge, but I must be missing something. Were they meant to run a special rod ? The theory behind...
I am toying with the idea of running full floating rod bearings on my 4" Merc crank for my 4 9 F1. After doing some quick measurements, it looks...
Will get back to you on that. Thank you !!!!!!!
You need to go back and read again !!! And then tell me about bearings of any kind, on the small end of a connecting rod.
My bad,I meant small end of the rod.
No I believe the mistake is yours. Show me a Flathead that had bearings in the small end of the crank. There's such a thing as full floating wrist...
No big deal, thanks for your fast response. '49 Ford F1, Ford AOD Trans, Ford 8.8 Posi Rear.
My friend, these are full floating ROD Bearings, not crankshaft bearings. Just a little FYI.
what ?????
They are on the crankshaft now. I dont understand what you're saying. They are 030" under rod bearings on an 0 30" crank.
Stock 4 inch Mercury crank, not a 4 and 1/8th.
What is the advantage/dissadvantage to using full floating rod bearings on a 49 to 53 Flathead V8. Will be running a Mercury 4 inch crank.
Real steel 1949 to 1952 Fender Skirts made specifically for Ford F-1 Pick-up trucks, these are not car skirts that might sorta fit. Rubber is in...
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