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Originally Posted by mplafleur
You don't have to get an "overhaul kit" if it has parts you don't want.
However if you get new standard size pistons and ring, you will need new liners so they will fit the new pistons. You could keep the liners you have if you get oversized pistons and rings, but you will have to take the block to a machine shop to get the piston sleeves bored and honed.
But since you have to take the block in to get the sleeves removed and the new ones pressed in, give him the new pistons and they will bore/hone as needed for the new ones.
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I know all this , I've been overhauling engines since the 1960's .
That's entirely my point ~ if it needs boring I'd prolly just junk the block . often I find the taper & out of round is acceptable in the cylinders so new pistons is all it needs .
I'm juggling my options here I guess .
The car runs really sweet over 2,000 RPM & doesn't use much oil so I can wait .