I have a worn 302 that needs freshend up. I need to know if I need to bore the block or if I could get by with a ring kit. I tore the motor down and I took some messurements. The stock bore is 4.000 and the most ware that I messured was a little less than 4.005. Most were about 4.002. I need to know what to do. Sure boring would be the sure thing to do but if i don't have to i can save a little over $200. Can anyone help!!!!
2007-08-07 17:04:01 · 3 answers · asked by michealsich 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
If your finger nail catches on the ridge, it needs boring. That's a rough rule, just remember not boring will eventually end in broke rings. Good luck.
2007-08-07 23:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by mad_mav70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If ya want it to last the thousands & thousands of miles that a good rebuild will Guarrentee, spend the $200. If you want'er to use a little oil & put out a tad of blue smoke, " save " the $200.
2007-08-07 17:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are going to the expense of rebuilding the engine, why not go ahead and have it bored .010 over. then you will have a fresh engine when you get it back together. A little more HP too.
2007-08-07 17:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋