In a message dated 3/10/06 12:51:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
zoboherald@aol.com writes:
<< Meanwhile, I've heard tales from "old-timers" that way back when (i.e.,
perhaps before the 86mm piston and liner option was introduced), folks
would use "Fergie" 85mm pistons and liners for the increased
displacement.
>>
I just had a thought, was it common to tax Brit cars on horse power?
If so the wet liners would be a easy tax dodge, build cars with small bores,
then if the person was in the racy mood they could change the liners to a
larger size. A one piece cast block ( any brand ) generally can be bored about
2
mm ( .090" ) if is is a thick wall, if later thin wall .040 is pushing it.
Harold
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