Hello everyone,
I have a C152 block out of my W4 that I would like to bore out to run the C175 (3.625) pistons. I have read a bunch of different articles online about those who have done this but they don't seem to get
into any detail about how they did it. So I have a couple questions:
1- If I were to remove the sleeves from my C152 and bore the bare-block to fit the C175 pistons (3.625) what should be done about the step in the block where the old sleeve sat under the head? Can I make a
steel ring that fits on the step or should something else be done?
2- Will the original head work with this bigger diameter? (I was thinking a C175 head gasket would work under the original head)
---I will have more questions to come I'm sure---
Please be kind with the responses. I know there are lots of different opinions out there that say you should never run without sleeves or I should find a C175 block instead or that I should stroke the crank
while its apart but; I am not trying to win any trophies or break the bank looking for parts. I have the engine, a bridgeport and desire to try a project like this so I'm looking for some friendly advise.
I have a C152 block out of my W4 that I would like to bore out to run the C175 (3.625) pistons. I have read a bunch of different articles online about those who have done this but they don't seem to get
into any detail about how they did it. So I have a couple questions:
1- If I were to remove the sleeves from my C152 and bore the bare-block to fit the C175 pistons (3.625) what should be done about the step in the block where the old sleeve sat under the head? Can I make a
steel ring that fits on the step or should something else be done?
2- Will the original head work with this bigger diameter? (I was thinking a C175 head gasket would work under the original head)
---I will have more questions to come I'm sure---
Please be kind with the responses. I know there are lots of different opinions out there that say you should never run without sleeves or I should find a C175 block instead or that I should stroke the crank
while its apart but; I am not trying to win any trophies or break the bank looking for parts. I have the engine, a bridgeport and desire to try a project like this so I'm looking for some friendly advise.