Re: Bore size

[Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>]

David Kernberger wrote:
> 
> 4/4/99
> 
>         Question to both groups.  What is the maximum bore size that can be
> safely used in a Rover 3.9 (241 CI) block.  Specifically, can it go to +
> .036" to take Chevy 305 pistons (3.736 Bore)?  Apparently these sleeves are
> thinner than in Rover 3.5 or Buick/Olds F-85 blocks, but how much thinner?
> I hope someone can answer this.
> 
> Cheers, Dave Kernberger
Dave don't even think of more than .020, the walls are very thin.       
Ck. the piston to cyl. clearance, it should be no more than.003 if its
more you can get it power honed the .010.it needs to true
up.                                                  
Glenn                                                           Over
500,000 miles on M.G. V-8,s