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Happy_dan · 03-22-2021, 12:48 PM

Just an update in case anyone cares.
I have the crankshaft, pistons, cam and timing set all installed.

Just a note to anyone that is a rookie at this. Listen to the experts here. Measure everything. I had to sand down the thrust bearing to gain a .002 more clearance. I only had between .002 and .003 and I could not even move the crank. Now I have .005.

Also had to grind a few piston rings that were too tight. Less than .014 and I wanted them all to be .017 for my application.

Heads are next.

03-22-2021, 12:48 PM	#33
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: 68 327 Piston and ring question Just an update in case anyone cares. I have the crankshaft, pistons, cam and timing set all installed. Just a note to anyone that is a rookie at this. Listen to the experts here. Measure everything. I had to sand down the thrust bearing to gain a .002 more clearance. I only had between .002 and .003 and I could not even move the crank. Now I have .005. Also had to grind a few piston rings that were too tight. Less than .014 and I wanted them all to be .017 for my application. Heads are next.