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Who welds in larger sleeves?
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Registered: 08/29/2008 Posts: 211 |
I have heard it has been done, taking a parent bore block and boring it out to the point that there is no bore left. Then taking a larger sleeve or the new bore if you will, and welding it into the block. I am looking for someone who has done it or does it on a regular basis? Would like to discuss the options. Thanks all |
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What I've heard
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I have heard of guys welding the old sleeves to shrink them and pull them out and freezing new ones to put them back in but never heard much about what your talking about. |
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Registered: 08/29/2008 Posts: 211 |
Yea that's typically on a dry liner block I've done that before |
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yea...
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I saw an oliver block done that way before. Someone had welded the bottom and the top of the sleeves in then resurfaced the block. Pressure tested the block and found leaks. Filled the bottom inch of the water jacket with hard block that took care of it. |
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Registered: 08/29/2008 Posts: 211 |
Any leads where it may have been done? |
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common
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it's real common in the antique pulling world, they do it to get the massive cubic inches out of those small motors. |
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Registered: 08/29/2008 Posts: 211 |
That's kind of what I thought, any idea who does it though? |
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Gary Baker,out of Michigan, can probably help you.Sorry I don't have any contact info at this time.I'm in the house and his number is out in the shop.I will try to post it tomorrow. |
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Registered: 08/29/2008 Posts: 211 |
Thank you I really appreciate it |
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