Re: Re: Installing Piston Sleeves (&Pistons)

You’re right, the manual does say that. I think it was my machine shop guy who told me about standing proud by .002″ In any event, I’ve never had a problem with distortion as it says in the book. It does seem to me that the sleeves would come slightly longer to allow for any variance in the height of the block and so allow for some machine work to fit them. I think it would be easier to skim the top of the block than to try to shim up the sleeves. I’ve looked at various parts suppliers and there’s only one set of the barrel gaskets that you can buy. Or am I wrong? ❓