Machining a block, how it´s going???

360duster said
Hi Guys, thank you all for the input.

i borrowed a dial bore gauge today and will make some measurements tomorrow - then i know how bad the bores really are.

Then i will get the pistons and let the machinist do the boring / honing. Could be that everything´s ok then and the bores clean up. Worst case is that i have to order another set of pistons and do the machining again.........not really good for me because i want to buy a balanced engine kit.....new pistons require new balancing.....

wish me luck!

regards

Michael

Just curious Michael, where in the cylinder are you going to find the largest bore diameter if you decide to measure the cylinders yourself. I, and maybe yourself for all I know, map out all 8 cylinders by correct number and measure top of the bore just below the ridge, center of bore and 1 inch from bottom of bore. Then repeat them 90 degrees out. This will give you the original bore, largest bore, taper and out of round.

Terry