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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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i was wondering if anyone knew what size mains the different blocks have. ie 283,327 small journal,large journal, 350, 400? I don't have a book that tells me and i was wondering if anyone knew. thanks
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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http://www.mortec.com/journal.htm


http://www.nastyz28.com/sbcmenu.html
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Until 1969, the small journals were used, 2.3" mains and 2.0" rods.
After 1969, the journal size was increased to 2.45" mains and 2.1" rods.
The 400 only had large journals, 2.65" mains and 2.1" rods.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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thanks for the info. you guys are great.
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