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Old 11-02-2007, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by wbain5280 View Post
The instructor used an inside dial mic, and measured about 7 or 8 thousands taper and wear. Just enough to require new postons and a bore/hone.
It may be less expensive to sleeve and reuse the original pistons, providing they measure up to specs needed.

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