mfg Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 'Floating' pistons & rods in the Hi-Po R3 and R4 engines refers to a 'loose' fit between piston and cylinder wall, to lessen friction at high revs......True?
Charlie Kile Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 "Floating" Pistons and rods refers to the ability for the wrist pin to move in both the piston and rod. It's usually kept from hitting the cylinder wall by Teflon plugs inserted in the Wrist Pin ends. Charlie RQB3921
mfg Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Posted August 12, 2015 Well said Charlie!.....Answer....FALSE!
64Avanti Posted August 22, 2015 Report Posted August 22, 2015 It should be pointed out that the as designed rod was for a pressed in pin like the SBC. Some rods were modified by Paxton to use a bushing for a full floating pin.
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