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    Floater
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      I’m searching but not finding a definitive answer.  Pistons are +.020 over size. Bore is about 2.90 inches.

       

      Thanks

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      RICHARD A. WHITE
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        It really depends on the motor builder.. Generally .006 thousands per inch of bore.

        This is kind of a standard for these motors…racing motors are a whole different ballgame.

        Too much gap, you get blow by, too little and the ring ends may hit at temp..

         

        About .0174 should be ok in your motor…2.9 *.006 = .0174 thousands of an inch.

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