68 427 Question
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From: Botkins Ohio
68 427 Question
I posted a question about this a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't get any response. I figure I will try to ask again because it is getting close to do-or-die time.
My questions is, what would be the drawbacks to a sleeved cylinder? (cracks, distortion?) I have not seen it personally, but I was told that the head surface looks fine but there is a gap at the bottom of the cylinder.(like it wasn't pressed in all the way)
Secondly, how much would one expect to pay for an original 68 big block with a sleeved cylinder?
I have been given the opportunity to puchase one, but time is running out. Neither of us know a starting point as to how much the block costs or the potential problems with sleeving a cylinder.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
68 Convertible
My questions is, what would be the drawbacks to a sleeved cylinder? (cracks, distortion?) I have not seen it personally, but I was told that the head surface looks fine but there is a gap at the bottom of the cylinder.(like it wasn't pressed in all the way)
Secondly, how much would one expect to pay for an original 68 big block with a sleeved cylinder?
I have been given the opportunity to puchase one, but time is running out. Neither of us know a starting point as to how much the block costs or the potential problems with sleeving a cylinder.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
68 Convertible
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From: Republic of Texas
Re: 68 427 Question (mpettus)
As far as strength is concerned there really isn't any drawbacks. If fact the block is actually stringer as a result. The owner of my machine shop races BB dragsters and BB drag boat dragsters. He takes every block and sleves every cyliinder prior to assembly of the motor for added strength. I've had a couple sleves in several blocks in the past with zero problems.
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