Thanks to all, I can have one fewer things to over think about on my car :)
On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com>wrote:
> Ira,
> I have the Denis Welch 85mm cosworth pistons in my BJ8. That's approx 65
> thou oversize
> Many healeys in Australia have Volvo pistons to get 3.3 litres ie well over
> 120 thou oversize.
> I used to have a Sprite with Hillman imp pistons - again well over 120 thou
> oversize.
> BMC blocks have quite thick walls.
> If your block is at 40 thou, don't worry, it has plenty of birthdays
> left...
> ;-)
> chris
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On 03/12/2010, at 4:56 AM, I Erbs <eyera3@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My BT7 engine is bored 40 over. I see on ahead4healeys' site that they
>> have
>> .60 over piston and ring sets.
>> I have always feared what would happen if I ever had to rebuild my engine
>> again?
>> So the question is can I use .60 over pistons safely in my 29D street
>> engine, if need be?
>> With around 30K on the engine, I hope this will not be an issue during my
>> lifetime, but just in case......
>> Thanks
>> --
>> Ira Erbs
>> DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
>> IT CONSULTANTS
>> Portland, OR
>>
>
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Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 SOLUTIONS
IT CONSULTANTS
Portland, OR
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