Can the pistons be removed through the bottom of a 440?

[Darter6]

Why does the photo show the piston being removed head side ? You would think a correct photo would be helpful during the writing of the article.. And I'm not even from the "Show Me'' State.

 

[Trench]

Why does the photo show the piston being removed head side ? You would think a correct photo would be helpful during the writing of the article.. And I'm not even from the "Show Me'' State.

Yeah, I noticed that as well, makes me wonder if he actually did what he states as the better way. The book does get good reviews though.

 

[69L48Z27]

Maybe it’s the bottom after the engine is turned upside down?

 

[dvw]

Easy enough to try. I know some of the pistons will come out the bottom on a SB Chevy. Problem arises with main web interference.
Doug

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

So I found where I read it. It's HOW TO REBUILD THE BIG BLOCK MOPAR by Arvid Svendsen.View attachment 864318

When that was written there was no "tech check" for the article................

 

[mopar 3 B]

Ok but how the heck you going to get the crank out with the rods in the way.
It will not happen with a BB. One piston and rod needs to be removed.
Maybe it can be done with the RB but dont know how.

 

[BSB67]

......makes me wonder if he actually did what he states as the better way. The book does get good reviews though.

Of course he didn't, because it cannot by done. At least not with conventional pistons.

 

[Trench]

Well, I contacted the publisher and they have forwarded my question on to the author. I`ll let you know what I hear back.

 

[Bobby Sixkiller]

Had one come out the side of a 400 once. At 8000 rpm

 

[1 Wild R/T]

Had one come out the side of a 400 once. At 8000 rpm

Well, I guess you found the redline.....I'd say 7800 rpm....

 

[khryslerkid]

Published in 2012

 

[Trench]

Yep, that's the book

 

[Stereolab42]

Yep, that's the book

Gotta love the spark plug wires sitting directly on the headers on the cover of that book...

 

[wyrmrider]

I was qt one of those crank rods pistons coming out the bottom at high rpm
dragster was doing a wheele at the time back before wheele bars
the oil made a fun ride
flywheel and clutch went one way- rotating assembly the other
no people were hurt in the making of that video