Inliners International Forums General Discussion Bench racing Piston & Rod Specs?

Beater,

I'm in the process of building an external distributor/oil pump assembly driven off the front of the crankshaft. The original distributor gear stripped and took out the teeth on the cam. I didn't want to replace the cam ($$$$$) and have it happen again, so I've built this set-up. I'm using the original distributor and a BB Chrysler oil pump. It should be finished this week or next and I'll take some pictures and post them here if I can figure out how to do it.

By the way, I've talked to Mike Kirby and he says he's used the stock GMC rods in his Jimmy drag cars for years and never had a problem. The secret would be to get another piston that was lighter(?????). However, with the stock rod the CR distance is still going to dictate a long, heavy piston.

Ron