Re: [Amc-list] OHV 195.6 Stuff

["Jim Boone" <fljab@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

,>From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Amc-list] OHV 195.6 Stuff
> Judging from the marks on top of the pistons, they
> have been bored .040 oversize.  How far oversize can
> you bore a 196?  And can you get pistons for .060
> oversize?

I have a '64 195.6 OHV I rebuilt some 5 or more yrs ago; it is still sitting 
on the stand as I had bigger problems related to that project and has 
stalled.

This engine was well-used; I sourced it out of a '64 330 Wagon.  I went .060 
on the pistons, and .020/.020 rods/mains.  At the time, I had a good machine 
shop that didn't mind doing the oddball stuff (they've since gone out of 
business) and they found the bearings and pistons for me.  I remember them 
saying that these were the "last set of pistons and bearings" in the 
country.

Whether that's true or not, .060's were made and a stock item at one time, 
so talking to Egge or someone similar might turn them up.  IIRC, my pistons 
were made by Badger (sp?) and are cast.

Hope this helps!

Jim Boone
Mims, FL

PS; I'd still like to do a turbo'd 195.6 with a 5 sp in a '64/5 American!!  
Still wouldn't get BIG power, but if you did it right, taking into account 
the low rpm charector of this engine and sized the turbo accordingly, plus 
be resourceful with your fabrication skills, I think it would make a unique 
and fun engine/combo...

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