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I'm looking for a set of connecting rods for a 261. I know 235 rods won't work because of the smaller piston pin end. What about GMC 302 rods? Would these work for my 261? Are there any GMC 6 rods that would work or am I stuck looking for 261 rods only?
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Good News, GMC rods will work in a 261. They will need to be narrowed top & bottom. Buick V6 flat-top pistons can be used. Contact Tom at Stovebolt Engine Co for full details.
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I used GMC 270 rods in my 278". The big end was narrowed to fit the crank & I had Ross build some custom pistons using the 'full floating' .990 wrist pin.
Check with Beck's they might have some left,
These are much stronger. The 'down side' is there heaver.
Hope this helps.
Good luck, John m., #3370
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Why not use 292 rods with Caddy pistons and offset grind the crank per Tom Langdons article in the sept/oct. issue? I would think this would be cheaper and net more cubes than GMC rods or custom pistons?
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Gentlemen;
It definetly would. The article hadn't been written when I did the engine.
Next time.
John M.......
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