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RJ Sledge · 11-20-2012, 11:12 PM

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!!!!

SSDiv6 · 11-21-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by R J Sledge

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!!!!

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!!!

RJ Sledge · 11-21-2012, 01:05 PM

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

KRatcliff · 11-21-2012, 01:14 PM

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.

Jeff Teuton · 11-21-2012, 01:30 PM

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.

RJ Sledge · 11-21-2012, 01:33 PM

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

RJ Sledge · 11-21-2012, 01:38 PM

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

KRatcliff · 11-21-2012, 03:40 PM

11-20-2012, 11:12 PM	#61
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 500 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks 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!!!!

11-21-2012, 01:05 PM	#63
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 500 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks 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 Last edited by RJ Sledge; 11-21-2012 at 01:08 PM.

11-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#64
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 766 Likes: 75 Liked 524 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks 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.

11-21-2012, 01:30 PM	#65
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks 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. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-21-2012, 01:33 PM	#66
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 500 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks 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

11-21-2012, 01:38 PM	#67
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 500 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks 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

11-21-2012, 03:40 PM	#68
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 766 Likes: 75 Liked 524 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Cranks