Knurl the pistons. Peter Marano Kenosha WI > > JOE FULTON wrote: > >> It's not a perfect world or at least a cheap one. >> >> I finally started measuring clearances on the used >> .060 oversize engine block today and found that, even >> with a new .060 oversize piston in #1 cylinder the >> piston skirt to bore clearance was excessive. The >> manual says .0006 to .0017 is acceptable. I was >> measuring at least .004 Two other cylinders were >> comparable so I consulted with the machinist and he >> said bring him another block. I had asked him to try >> to save this block by just honing it and that's what >> they did. I have a great set of .060 oversize pistons >> I want to reuse, hence the request to try to save the >> block. >> >> No joy. I have another .040 oversize block which I >> will take to the machine shop on Monday. It pays to >> have spare parts lying around. More expense, but at >> least I know the engine will be closer to being >> correct. >> >> Joe Fulton >> Salinas, CA >> > > _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list