One question: can't a press in pin be used in a bushing of the proper size? I realize the machine shop pressing the pin in would have to be careful to prevent the bushing from slipping. Or at that point is it just cheaper to use a floating pin? Pistons for a floater cost more? Sorry if the questions seem easy, but I've only worked with press in stock type pistons, even in dirt track racers (neighbors had a budget SBC car when I was a kid, where I learned a lot!) On August 5, 2005 Andre K Jacobs wrote: > Nick > The rods can be bushed to any size, the issue is that we DON'T have a > drop in rod ( replacement) for the guys that are just needing a rod for a > press fit. Anybody wanting to float them can ( could have), now there is > no choice, you will have to run a floater. I will say that 98% of all > engines I have built have been pressed fit on the pistons and rods. In > the end, the rods will be corrected, and the next batches should be > corrected, and with luck I ( you can push for it too) can get them to > make the 68-69 390 rod from the same casting. We have looked at it and it > can be done. Yes, always something, BUT we do at least have the 401 rod. > > Andre " A.J." Jacobs, > web page http://southtexasamc.tripod.com > (830)-980-3165 , akjamc@xxxxxxxx > > Owner & Proprietor, South Texas AMC ============================================================= Posted by wixList Archiver -- http://www.amxfiles.com/wixlist