Editing 383/388 Chevy stroker (section)
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===Crankshaft and rod to block=== [[File:383 pan rail.jpg|thumb|350px||Bottom of block clearanced for rod nut]] The places for clearance problems between the crank and block is at the bottoms of the cylinders and the pan rails. If any metal has to be removed, remove the least amount needed, or else the water jacket could be hit. Same thing here as was said above, regarding stroker rods. They will have a much better chance of having enough clearance without any modifications to them '''or''' the block. The place where the rod hits is the nut (if a nut and bolt rod big end) or the capscrew. Grinding on either can be an iffy proposition, so only remove what's absolutely necessary and not a bit more. If using the stock SBC 400 rod (5.565"), it will not need any clearancing. But 383 stroker cranks that use the 400 rod are not that readily available and the rod length-to-stroke ratio is not favorable. <br style="clear:both"/> We have found the thickness of the wire of a paper clip for clearances of the rods on the pan rail is just about right.
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