Scott; I have used sleeved blocks with no bad things happening. I would say
go for it. Rich Fox
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Cowle" <scowle@mentorcollege.edu>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 07:27 AM
Subject: cylinder sleeves
> I got the other head off the 440 last night and it is bad news. The #8
> piston is melted right down to the first ring land. So I think it would
need
> a new piston, rings ,and possibly a resleeve of that cylinder as the late
> thinwalled 440's don't like to be bored much. So what do you people think
> about resleeving a block for LSR use. I do have a spare block that has not
> been bored out yet so that is an option but that would mean not being able
> to drive the car the rest of the year. Anyone use sleeved blocks? I
figured
> guys running old flatheads and the Arduns and such must have to get new
> sleeves put in sooner or later, am I right? I am not at all upset by this
> cause it is a small price to pay for the fun I had April 28-29 at
> Maxton!!!!!!!!!!!!
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