When I want to ream a split end rod like a stovebolt, I clamp a piece of soft aluminum into the gap and ream to whatever size I need for a particular piston/rod combination. I'll probably use my Sunnen hone instead of a reamer to resize the stovebolt rod ends, since the difference is pretty small. The shim would keep the reamer flutes from hanging up in the slot and possibly damaging the reamer. It would also be possible to deck the block a little to reduce the error when using the Buick pistons. The stroker crankshaft version of the 216 I'm thinking of using will be equipped with pistons for a Japanese Diesel forklift, and a custom length big block Chevy V8 connecting rod. That one will have a little over 250 cubic inches in a 216 block. 235s and 261s with the same stroker crankshaft can get around 270 and 300 cubic inches, respectively.
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