Chevy 194 pistons in a 259?

[pszikszai]

I think long time ago I read in a turning wheel that chevy 194
pistons can be used in a 259.
If so, what modifications have to be made.
I am thinking perhaps the piston pin holes have to be reamed to the 259's diameter?
If anyone knows, please comment.
Thanks
Paul

[Guest]

Yes, I do believe they will work with some mods, the bore & stroke are the same, the 194 has a bore of 3.563, our studes have a bore of 3.5625, which is real close! So they should work, maybe. Unless you have easy access to 194 pistons, I would support our vendors and get stude pistons.
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[Mike Van Veghten]

Gotta remember to check the compression height.
The distance from the center of the wrist pin to the deck of the piston. I believe they are different.

[pszikszai]

Thanks for the ones that answered my query.
If any one remembers the turning wheel article on this I would appreciate knowing the year and issue.