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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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different 8ba rods

Can someone tell me the difference in the 8BA rods? I have a 49 V8 I'm rebuilding. I have a mixed set and need to make a complete set. Motor came with only three rods with no oil squirting hole. I have Some with a small nub with a squirting hole and I also have some with just a hole drilled for the oil squirter. Which would be the best to use?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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They used to weld over the squirt holes to boost oil pressure . Squirt holes are required for proper oiling .
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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Those squirters are there to squirt cool oil inside the pistons. I would make sure all the rods had squirters.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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I'd get these: Vern Tardel Hot Rods - Connecting Rods
 
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