Scott:
No doubt a sleeve is not as good as the original bore, but, hey, this
is not a high performance engine, right? It's just a little four
banger on a jeep. What am I missing here?
John
m18.hellcat wrote:
>
> Todd, thanks for the input. As I am sure you are aware, sleeving has several
> downsides to the procedure not the least of which is erratic cooling in the
> affected cylinder. There are also issues with thermal cooeficients between
> the piston skirt contact breach & brazing with nickel rod (common even
> though I use cast iron flux to impinge the fillet puddle). As I had
> mentioned this is not an issue of whether I can do it (have extensive
> facilities) but rather probing the "list" for a preferable replacement & if
> there were any diffs between MV & civilian f-blocks.
>
> p.s. You say this is common, based on what ?
>
> thanks again - Scott
>
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