Joe, thanks for the feedback. I think I'll have them deck it max .010"
and see how things look. Like you said I can make the liners fit if
needed and pistons as well.
First time I've built a wetliner engine so this is all new to me. Should
be interesting!
Brad
On 25 Aug 2005 at 1:25, Joe Boruch wrote:
> I have 15/1000 in. off of my block. I still use the "stock" steel figure
> 8 gaskets, but have to machine the bottom sealing area of each liner on my
> lathe to get the right height. I also have to take about the same amount
> off of the tops of the pistons to allow enough clearance to the head. The
> steel figure 8 gaskets that I have been using are 14/1000 thick. Joe(B)
>
> -- "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com> wrote:
> How much can be safely removed from a wetliner engine block before having
> problems with finding figure 8 gaskets that will work?
>
> Is it safe to take .005" to .010" off?
>
> Thanks
>
> Brad
> 1957 TR3 vintage racer
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