3 3/8" bore x 3 3/4" stroke. 258 C. I. D . Getting closer to how all late model engines are built. Egge pistons have been CALICO [ black ] coated for scuff resistance! Mild port and relieved. HUGH PORT job [ sorely needed on a flathead ] on the exhaust. 1.6" power flow stainless valves. Feather light Johnson lifters. Zephyr valve springs. Isky # 88 camshaft. 264 duration. 320 " lift. Short block assembled with an oil pump and o il pan. $4,400.00. Installing crank and pistons 12-21-20. I have all the parts to complete this engine if you need them. OPTIONAL at extra cost. Dennis 704 788 8225
1-4-21 Short block is done. NOTE the center main bearing support. A racing engine trick from the early days when flatheads were king. I like to use 8BA crankshafts and 8BA rods with insert type bearings.
bttt. Rebuilt starter. Flywheel resurfaced. New pilot bearing. NOS 10" pressure plate. Use a disc that fits your trans. spline. Right side water pump back ordered.
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