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1931flathead · 03-06-2016, 02:58 PM

I have a 59 flathead I have one cylinder that is pitted bad I boring to 3.313 can a guy put a sleeve in it and still bore it that far with out trouble I 'm taking the block in to get checked out make sure that it is good

Midnightcaper · 03-06-2016, 08:00 PM

This is a very debatable subject when it comes to engine builders. Can't wait for the responses.

Midnightcaper · 03-06-2016, 08:03 PM

Wait I'm being dumb 3.313 is 3 5/16 this right?

Pete · 03-06-2016, 08:04 PM

No sweat. Most likely won't even go into the water.

Midnightcaper · 03-06-2016, 08:04 PM

I'm building mine with a 3 5/16 bore. Or are u planning on going bigger?

Midnightcaper · 03-06-2016, 08:06 PM

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From what I read Peter builds some in the 325 cu range.

1931flathead · 03-06-2016, 08:14 PM

ok no mine 296 I have one that has rust pits in it bad and another one that is not as bad the motor was stuck when I got it

Midnightcaper · 03-06-2016, 08:17 PM

Pete where abouts in WA u at?

GB SISSON · 03-06-2016, 08:24 PM

Inquiring minds wanna know....

03-06-2016, 02:58 PM	#1
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	sleeve in flathead 59 I have a 59 flathead I have one cylinder that is pitted bad I boring to 3.313 can a guy put a sleeve in it and still bore it that far with out trouble I 'm taking the block in to get checked out make sure that it is good

03-06-2016, 08:00 PM	#2
Midnightcaper Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake tapps wa Posts: 63	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 This is a very debatable subject when it comes to engine builders. Can't wait for the responses.

03-06-2016, 08:03 PM	#3
Midnightcaper Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake tapps wa Posts: 63	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 Wait I'm being dumb 3.313 is 3 5/16 this right?

03-06-2016, 08:04 PM	#4
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 No sweat. Most likely won't even go into the water.

03-06-2016, 08:04 PM	#5
Midnightcaper Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake tapps wa Posts: 63	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 I'm building mine with a 3 5/16 bore. Or are u planning on going bigger?

03-06-2016, 08:06 PM	#6
Midnightcaper Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake tapps wa Posts: 63	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) From what I read Peter builds some in the 325 cu range. Last edited by Midnightcaper; 03-06-2016 at 08:23 PM.

03-06-2016, 08:14 PM	#7
1931flathead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: central minn Posts: 1,025	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 ok no mine 296 I have one that has rust pits in it bad and another one that is not as bad the motor was stuck when I got it

03-06-2016, 08:17 PM	#8
Midnightcaper Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lake tapps wa Posts: 63	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 Pete where abouts in WA u at?

03-06-2016, 08:24 PM	#9
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,952	Re: sleeve in flathead 59 Inquiring minds wanna know.... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)