OK- - - -I re-ran the numbers- - - -It looks like the 4 1/8" stroker modification to the 235 works with NO piston alteration whatsoever, and the piston will end up .011" below the top of the block, closer than it is on even a stock stroke 235. The 292 rod is just enough shorter than the 235 rod that it keeps the piston from sticking out the top. Here's a comparison:

Stock 235:

Piston compression height: 2.035"
Rod length: 6.813"
1/2 stroke:(3 15/16 stroke) 1.969"
Original block height: 10.969"
Piston below deck: 0.057"

Stroker 235 with 292 rod:

Piston compression height: 2.035"
Rod length: 6.760"
1/2 stroke: (4 1/8" stroke) 2.0625"
Block height: 10.969"
Piston below deck: 0.0115"

All that would be necessary to make everything fit would be to put a bushing in the piston end of the 292 rod to accommodate the 235 wrist pin! Teflon or aluminum buttons in the ends of the pin would make it full-floating, and eliminate the need for any sort of wrist pin locks.

Jerry


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