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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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lotza questions

has anyone fitted a splayed mains cap to their motor - do they work on the 289/302 - only seen them 4 351w?

what is the stroke on the 289 (i should know)?

has anyone used a mildon timing gear set?

who has the best lightened rods?

lightened flkywheel pros and cons?

steel cranks pros and cons?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 05:18 AM
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can the 302/289 block be drilled to take 1/2" head bolts?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 02:45 PM
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The 289 stroke is 2.87 inches, I don't know the answers to your other questions. BTW, 289 rod length is 5.155, and piston pin to top of piston is 1.605.
 
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