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Old 02-20-2011, 01:04 PM
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There have been from time to time on Ebay (and other place) advertised 4 bolt caps to the used as a replacement on "Stock" 2 bolt blocks. HOWEVER, from what I recall there isn't a lot of material (thick webs?) for the outer bolt holes to be machined into, otherwise I think it would be a more popular conversion. Anyone else have any coments on this ????? I also would have liked to see a forged steel crank available for 289's. This is one area it seems like Chevrolet always had a leg up on Ford, their cranks for the most part were forged. Although the cast cranks did OK, the "Little Bird" is always sitting on your shoulder, whispering in your ear as the tach goes past 7000 rpm??
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