Re: [Amc-list] 195.6 OHV Progress Sorta

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Matt,

I have a good set of .060 oversize pistons (five are
low mileage and one is brand new) so I thought I would
get another block bored from .040 to .060 oversize to
keep the cost down. Thankfully, I have two more of
these engines so I have that option.  I don't want to
have to buy new pistons.  This was supposed to be a
cheap rebuild.  (fat chance).

Joe Fulton

--- Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Joe,
> 
> Can't the 196's take stupid big over bores? I though
> you could get up to 
> .125" over sized pistons for them.
> 
> Matt
> 
> 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
> 
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