Its for a H22 using JE pistons and crower rods. When assembled the clearance is less below minimum spec. Is this the correct thing to do?

 

anyone?

 

You can machine the pin end of the rods for clearance as long as the amount is minimal. You didn't specify how much needed to be removed.

 

yeah, take em to the grinder, you will need to use a hone on the pin bushing b/c it will bur up.

thats how i made my first set of mahle pistons fit,

 

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have to remove.082 (.041 per side) from each rod. Rod pin end width will now be .855"

 

.855" is fine on width. I have a set of titanium Honda Crower rods here measuring .858".

If you have a lathe with enough swing, best way to machine the pin ends would be with the pin end mounted to an expanding mandrel. Second best would be on a Bridgeport mill if you can hold the rod so the pin bore is vertical. Chamfer the bushing and debur the rod when you are finished.

Steve

 

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have to remove.082 (.041 per side) from each rod. Rod pin end width will now be .855"</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, i had to remove about the same ammount from some eagles to fit the orignal mahle pistons i had..

 

Thanks for the info guys