I've been using a sleeved block since '92, 1.5 liter Dodge Colt. no
problems....even when the valves kissed the pistons....or when the water
pump decided to go away overheating the engine fairly seriously.....I had
the job done at a diesel shop figuring they do more sleeves than I.C.
engine shops.......good luck....drive careful
At 09:27 AM 5/10/02, you wrote:
> I got the other head off the 440 last night and it is bad news. The #8
>piston is melted right down to the first ring land. So I think it would need
>a new piston, rings ,and possibly a resleeve of that cylinder as the late
>thinwalled 440's don't like to be bored much. So what do you people think
>about resleeving a block for LSR use. I do have a spare block that has not
>been bored out yet so that is an option but that would mean not being able
>to drive the car the rest of the year. Anyone use sleeved blocks? I figured
>guys running old flatheads and the Arduns and such must have to get new
>sleeves put in sooner or later, am I right? I am not at all upset by this
>cause it is a small price to pay for the fun I had April 28-29 at
>Maxton!!!!!!!!!!!!
>Scott
John Robinson, Mechanician
Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
1513 University Ave.
Madison, Wi. 53706
608-262-3606
FAX 608-265-2316
Current World Land Speed Record Holder
Bonneville Salt Flats
H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
131.333 MPH set 1995
136.666 MPH set 1996
140.292 MPH set 2000
144.396 MPH set 2000
MPS-PG 441 c.c. 1967 BSA Victor Motorcycle
95.193 MPH set 2001
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