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Boring a 225

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Patrick, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. Jun 22, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    How far can you safely bore a 225? I have a block that has been bored .040 according to bore measurements. They are pretty round yet, measured at top inline, 90*, and bottom inline, and 90*.
     
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  2. Jun 22, 2009
    nickmil

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    I can't give you a specific answer as my memory is getting bad on that type of minutiae. I would look and see what pistons and rings are readily available. That is generally a good rule-of-thumb guide and one that works for me.:beer:
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Heh, I was counting on you to answer this Nick;)

    I was thinking .060, but couldn't remember.
     
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    nickmil

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    R):beer:I'm thinking .060" also but again, old'timer's is getting to me:(:rofl:
     
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    nickmil

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    All right, dang it, now you got me curious. What you got going on?:toetap:
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    When I bought my kit they had .060" over as an option on the list.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Nuthin???:rofl:

    Nah, we just have this motor..A lot of the parts "we" have are community property with my Dad and my Brother and I. When someone needs it, they just use it.
    My Brother is fixin to sell his house and was gonna throw this block away.:shock:
     
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    mike starck

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    im sure you are already aware of the fact that if it would cleanup at .050" over you can use standard bore 231 pistons.there is an issue with compression ratio change on 231's (lower) .sonic mapping costs about a hundred dollers,but you would really know were you stand as far as thin cylinder walls and over heating. just a couple ideas.

    mike s.
     
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    Patrick

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    Yes, and I don't want to drop the compression.
     
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    fletcher0780

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    but then you could add a blower or turbo R)
     
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    EricM

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    I'm glad everyone here has taken the high road, and not suggested sending the block to DonX.











    :)
     
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    Patrick

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    :?
    Must be an inside joke
     
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    sparky

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    If it were me I'd send the block to Billy or DonX. They could use a good V6 in their Jeeps.
     
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    Patrick

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    Ah, now I understand. I'll rebuild it first, but I'll have to de-tune the heck out of it so they won't hurt themselves....:rofl::)
     
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    blevisay

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    Here we go again.................

    I'll stoke the F head .005
     
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    Vanguard

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    I'm going to the move the hurricane posts to the marine mobile fixment forum.............
     
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    Patrick

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    blevisay

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    May as well delete them from the Forum













































    they just dont have as many problems
     
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    nickmil

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    Till you try to rev them like a V-6. Then the connecting rods break, bust out the side of the block, break the starter and mounting flanges, etc.....R)
     
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