In a message dated 97-12-02 12:38:12 EST, AlexanderJosephH@Waterloo.deere.com
writes:
<< I have a set of NOS Hepolite pistons that look like they might have been
manufactured in the 50s. They are 87MM +.030 O.S. I didnt think such an
animal existed then, but it is plainly stamped. I wonder somewhat about
replacement rings, but suspect that any size is probably available.
Yes, I know that it slightly exceeds the "legal" requirements of vintage
racing, but the price was right. Should be forgiveable and I am not
attempting to build a "killer" engine, anyway. >>
Just the other day I was talking to a machine shop here about doing the
block, crank and head of the TR4 and he said "you wanna save a lot of money?"
He said that back in the '60s sometime they would bore out the sleeves and
use Chrysler 6 pistons, that the dimensions are the same but they're .060
over 86mm. Naturally I righteously declared that "that wouldn't be legal",
but on reflection, that would be about .010 less than Joe's 87mm + .030.
Hmmmm...
Where is that junkyard now?
Don "mopar" Marshall
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