03-02-2021, 02:43 PM | #1 |
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I have a .0040 over bore on an 8ba I know this is basic but what is the bore in inches ? i am having a problem my pistons are very tight in the bore. I have to tap them to get them installed. I Really believe something is wrong.
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03-02-2021, 02:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: bore
I believe you mean .040 oversize.
Bore would be 3.2275 Plus clearance Last edited by KiWinUS; 03-02-2021 at 03:26 PM. |
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03-02-2021, 02:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: bore
Typical clearance is around .002 for cast pistons.
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Standard bore should be 3.1875. Based on this you can calculate any oversize.
Not being snarky but .040 over should be 3.2275. C'mon Kiwi, get with the programme! Mart. |
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03-02-2021, 03:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: bore
no with the rings
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Oh ya got me Mart. I even wrote it on my scratch paper correct but fat fingered & didn’t proofread.
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03-02-2021, 03:29 PM | #9 |
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Try using a micrometer on the pistons and cylinders to determine the actual clearances. Also, you need to check the ring end gaps for proper clearances.
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03-02-2021, 04:16 PM | #10 |
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thank you all I now have all my ducks in a row I am not a kiwi but i am an Ohio Buckeye that is a useless nut.
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03-02-2021, 06:54 PM | #11 |
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End gap couls be an Issue. Install a ring and measure it should be around .016".
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03-02-2021, 07:52 PM | #12 |
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If you are using a three piece oil ring they have a fair amount of drag when new.
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03-02-2021, 08:02 PM | #13 |
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Out of curiosity, are you using a ring compressor?
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03-02-2021, 08:29 PM | #14 |
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If you have checked for proper ring end gap the two compression and the one piece oil ring {I'm sure you did} then you may have a problem with the three piece oil ring. Its virtually impossible to check ring clearance on the three piece assembly. You can check the two steel oil rings from the assembly for gap but the expander cannot be checked. I have seen many times where the expander is actually to long. This will cause a very tight situation. I'm not saying that's what's happening however if you remove the three piece assembly and then try the piston again see what happens. Its worth a try.
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03-02-2021, 09:38 PM | #16 |
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I am using the three piece ring i have three types of ring compressers .
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I did not see anyone mention bearing clearances......check all rods (and rod side clearances) and mains for proper clearances.......too tight will give you a motor hard to rotate.
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