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1951 216 Re-Rod From Babbet to Insert Type #341649 11/26/2007 6:23 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 108 Northeastern Florida W WillsLimo Wrench Fetcher
WillsLimo Wrench Fetcher W Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 108 Northeastern Florida	Question? Has anyone swapped out the babbet rods to the machined insert bearing type rods in their 216? If so, what connecting rod to crankshaft clearance did you establish? My guess-ta-mation is .001 minimum to .0015 maximum, am I guessing right? Best Regards Will

Re: 1951 216 Re-Rod From Babbet to Insert Type WillsLimo #341663 11/26/2007 1:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 Bracebridge Ontario Canada truckernix 'Bolter
truckernix 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 Bracebridge Ontario Canada	I had mine machined to take inserts and they worked out very nicely. I think those numbers that you mentioned are good guide lines. 1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it! 1951 1 Ton Completed My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!

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