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Re: decking a tractor engine block

To: "Joe Boruch" <jaboruch@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: decking a tractor engine block
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:31:58 -0500
Joe, thanks for the feedback.  I think I'll have them deck it max .010" 
and see how things look.  Like you said I can make the liners fit if 
needed and pistons as well.  

First time I've built a wetliner engine so this is all new to me.  Should 
be interesting!

Brad


On 25 Aug 2005 at 1:25, Joe Boruch wrote:

> I have 15/1000 in. off of my block.  I still use the "stock" steel figure
> 8 gaskets, but have to machine the bottom sealing area of each liner on my
> lathe to get the right height.  I also have to take about the same amount
> off of the tops of the pistons to allow enough clearance to the head.  The
> steel figure 8 gaskets that I have been using are 14/1000 thick.  Joe(B)
> 
> -- "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com> wrote:
> How much can be safely removed from a wetliner engine block before having
> problems with finding figure 8 gaskets that will work?
> 
> Is it safe to take .005" to .010" off?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Brad
> 1957 TR3 vintage racer
> 
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