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johnneilson · 07-10-2020, 07:06 PM

If the bores are as good as you say, round, no taper you may want to just buy some new ones made for the existing bores. This gives lots of options, ring package, lighter pins, add some dome.
Personally, if the bores are that far over I would be suspect of the quality of the machining. Are the bores straight in relation to the crankshaft and are they on the proper center lines. Have seen lots of good work and just as much not so good.

Best of luck, John

07-10-2020, 07:06 PM	#34
johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,057	Re: Engine inspection (with pics) If the bores are as good as you say, round, no taper you may want to just buy some new ones made for the existing bores. This gives lots of options, ring package, lighter pins, add some dome. Personally, if the bores are that far over I would be suspect of the quality of the machining. Are the bores straight in relation to the crankshaft and are they on the proper center lines. Have seen lots of good work and just as much not so good. Best of luck, John __________________ As Carroll Smith wrote; All Failures are Human in Origin.