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Old 12-31-2012, 09:24 PM
Hary Gahtoe Hary Gahtoe is offline
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M113 V8: Machinist Question

How thin can you machine an Aluminum cylinder and still be safe?
I realize the cylinder is coated with "Alusil"or "Silitec"; all brand names for hypereutectic coating.
The bore of the block at largest is 97mm. I'm aiming for 102mm.
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Hary Gahtoe
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