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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | So I decided to rebuilt a 235 for mmy 42 suburban and have a few to choose from.one of the has the stamping 04 on all the Pistons is this a virgin block that has not been honed yet? Or did they stamp 40 over backwards as usual all info is very welcomed. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | I'd clean up the top of the pistons for a better look at the markings. You can also measure the bore and that will tell you if the block has been bored. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | I did and every single one has 04 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | What was the stock bore size does anyone know off hand? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 200 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 200 | 3.562" is the stock bore size for a 235.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Ok.ill me sure when I get back. So does anyone know what 04 is? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 200 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 200 | It could mean .040" oversize. If so the bore would be approx. 3.600" in size.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Ok so what rings would I get standard? , | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Not if the bore is 0.040 over.
You, or someone, will have-to (want-to) measure the bore on every cylinder.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,763 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,763 | A $20.00 set of dial calipers will be accurate enough to get a ballpark guesstimate of bore size. A set of telescoping gauges and/or an inside micrometer will be more accurate. Be sure to measure about 1/4" or more below the top of the block to avoid getting an incorrect measurement due to carbon buildup above the piston ring travel, or remove the carbon with a wire wheel in a drill motor before measuring. Also check the taper of the cylinder. If it's tapered much over .005" top to bottom, the block will need to be rebored.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Ok i will get back within a few days on the results. I'm stump on the marks. | | |
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