Pontiac straight 8 connecting rod housing bore size?

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Pontiac straight 8 connecting rod housing bore size?

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Anyone have the spec on this? It's right around 2.125" but need to know the tolerance to resize the rods.
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-this link has it all--
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/609.cfm

Connecting Rod Bearings: Journal Diameter, Inches: 2.1237-2.1247
Bearing Clearance, Inch: .0005-.002
Rod End Play, Inch: .007-.012
Rod Bolt Tension: Lbs.Ft.: 45-50
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L8 = different engine, 2.000" rod journal, but the pages don't give the shell OD for either engine.
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/617.cfm
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From Prosis 2.1245-2.1255
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Thanks!
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