Dec 21, 2015 · A set of scrap main and rod bearings are a great way to clearance a stroker engine. However, it is important to make sure they are the correct size for the crank you will be using.

Mar 25, 2019 · Stock Blocks with stroker cranks often need clearancing at the bottom of the cylinders or at the pan rails to ensure that the crank and rods do not hit anything. To accomplish this, mock up the short block with all eight rods and pistons installed on the crankshaft.

You absolutely MUST have 0.035" clearance between any components in the stroker motor. Most builders perfer 0.050" and that leaves a little comfort factor. So here we go....

Mar 28, 2006 · Ive built dozens of 383 and 396 sbc engines and the clearancing can be done BY YOUR OWN HANDS with a standard HAND HELD drill and a few CARBIDE BURRS OR GRIND STONES in that drill in well under two hours if you take your time and total expence even if you need to buy that drill and burrs will be well under $50 total.

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Dec 19, 2021 · I like to make one of these up to check rod to cam clearance on a SBC 383 stroker with a double thickness of material cut from "behind carbon copy" cardboard. Mine is from a scientific notebook. Is 11.5 inches long. Use whatever …

Here is a quick video showing how I clearanced my aluminum BMP engine block to fit the Sonny Bryant 4.625" billet stroker crank. The principles used here can be applied to most engines.

You should have a minimum of .030” clearance between block and rod bolts. When installing any of the Stroker crankshafts care must be taken by the installer to verify proper rotating assembly clearances.

Sep 12, 2018 · Callies has a set of stroker rods that will clear in a 434. The under $700 will leave the ones I'm thinking of out. The Scat I-beams are HP limited. You need to check for clearances while trial assembling the engine no matter who's rods you end up buying.

Mar 4, 2007 · Is it always necessary to get a block machined for clearance if your getting it stroked? Where exactly is the material being removed, and how do you know how much needs to be removed?