[TR] TR Engine Blocks

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Wed Jul 21 22:11:19 MDT 2010


> Question:  Most antique LBCs, like MGA's, anyway,had solid blocks.  You
> can bore them to what, .003 over before running into trouble with too thin
> walls?

Generally, tho not always, you can go a LOT farther than .003".  .060" is
not uncommon.

>  or do machines put in somekind of custome sleeve to build the
> cylinder back up?

Sleeving worn cylinders is a standard operation.  In most cases, sleeves are
available off the shelf.  But even if not, custom sleeves can be made at a
cost comparable to TR liners.

Randall


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