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0504em Cady 18 Z

While remaining of powdered metal construction as in other Northstar engines, the rods are redesigned and heat-treated to tolerate higher stress. The pistons are anodized in the ring land area for heat and wear resistance, while the skirts receive an anti-friction coating. The pin diameter has been increased to 24mm to cope with the loads of supercharging.
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While remaining of powdered metal construction as in other Northstar engines, the rods are redesigned and heat-treated to tolerate higher stress. The pistons are anodized in the ring land area for heat and wear resistance, while the skirts receive an anti-friction coating. The pin diameter has been increased to 24mm to cope with the loads of supercharging.  View Related Article

 

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