Max size of over bored pistons for JH?

[pats16v at columbus.rr.com (Erik)]

The most I have seen on a O/B piston is .040.  After that the water jackets 
start to become rather thin.  Typically when rebuilding an engine I try to 
go for the minimum to clean up the cylinders.  Safer that way.

Erik
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Utley" <fahrvegnugen@cox.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:52 PM
Subject: Max size of over bored pistons for JH?


> Just curious...
>
>  I am considering overboring this JH I have...  Mine is going away.  It 
> was a poorly and quickly executed rebuild some 60K ago...
>
>  If it helps with the details of it, this is what I plan to use also...
>
> ARP studwear, head and rod bolt kits
> Agressive cam, not sure what yet (mechanical head)
> Match ported, esp. the exhaust manifold (I can't have     tried to do that 
> as I before thought...)
> Valves unshrouded, mild P&P
> Factory rings modified by Total Seal, OR oversized rings
> New Valves, Lifters, Guides, and Seals
> Modified Intermediate bearing, such that oil pressure is higher without 
> increasing wear..
> Balanced Rods and Pistons
>
> As always, your help is appreciated...
>
> David
>
>
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