WebFeb 5, 2008 · 0. Feb 5, 2008. #1. I need to know what the factory piston to deck height is for a 93 5.0 with the hyper- u pistons. I am having trouble with piston to valve clearance with … WebMar 3, 2009 · Aug 20, 2006. 128. 0. 0. Orlando, FL. Mar 3, 2009. #3. If you are just cleaning up the motor i would say that you are fine with your piston to wall clearances - Just make sure you gap your new rings correctly. I think that you'll be fine milling off 0.020" as well, just make sure that your pushrod length is fine when you put it all back together.
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WebFeb 1, 2007 · Using a little math, with a 302 crankshaft & 5.090 rods (stock 302 length) you come up with 8.190". The deck height of most 302/289 blocks is 8.20". You get this by adding half the stroke (1.5) plus the rod length (5.090) plus the piston compression height (1.60). Add into this that a 331 uses 5.400 rods and 3.25" stroke. WebJul 18, 2008 · Joined Apr 4, 2001. 7,495 Posts. #2 · Jul 17, 2008. Optimum safe deck clearance for steel rods is around 0.035". If your clearance is a verified 0.004", get a 0.040"-0.042" thick gasket and call it 'good'. Use the ARP moly lube to torque the bolts to the moly lube specs. They will be lower than the 'oil' specs. christmas village christmas tree
Zero deck 302 to 347 Stroker deck height - FordWindsor
WebJun 11, 2010 · I became very confused when I measured the deck clearance. ... 1987 Notchback - N/A stock 302, TFS heads, Holley Systemax, FTI cam, Astro A5 Best so far: … WebJun 13, 2016 · Cleaned up 302 Explorer long block and how to check how far pistons sit in the hole / deck height WebJan 26, 2006 · Most 289/302 listed stuff is 1.605 compression distance. Which puts the piston ideally .016 down in the hole (if I remember correctly) This part number is 1.619 compression distance, TRW L2488, listed for 5.0/302, which would give about zero deck on a non shaved, non high deck height block, which is just too iffy for piston and valve … christmas village coffee shop