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Old 09-22-2018, 02:39 PM   #1
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Are pistons for a 36 available in a larger oversize than .060?

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Old 09-22-2018, 03:33 PM   #2
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Are pistons for a 36 available in a larger oversize than .060?

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You could try Egge Pistons site. I got some 83 thou over for 3 1/16 " pistons.
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Old 09-22-2018, 04:55 PM   #3
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An 1/8 (.125) over is 3 3/16 which is standard bore for 237 inch V-8s
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Old 09-22-2018, 06:04 PM   #4
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Flat top or crowned?
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Flat top or crowned?
Not sure on the top. I am checking for a friend and will have to look,

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I just did a 36 with 3 3/16 + .020 pistons - domed pistons.
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Old 09-23-2018, 08:36 AM   #7
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John,
Be mindful of core shift on these early blocks. Some can go 3 3/16 + .020 like Jack just said but just as many are kaput at 3 1/16 + .060.........been there.
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