383 with a sleeve
hi, when installing a sleeve, have them installed with .0005 fit. and a lip at the bottom. cool sleeve and warm block, and sleeve will just about fall in. there will be no distortion to other cylinders. by keeping fit at .0005 it will stay in place and not be loose. this is more than enough fit for a sleeve. I've done a lot of sleeves this method. have never had any problems. learned about this method from the catipiller guys. something to consider for you guys that don't like sleeves, a good quality sleeve is more dense and will provide better and tighter ring seal in a moter. that is one reason class type racers sleeve all 8 cylinders.it's worth horsepower!! been there already.