Use block with chipped cylinder skirt?
- Thread starter panthersfan
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I would have done just what it looks like you did... Grind it smooth, radius out any sharp angles an go with it...
The bind you are feeling is likely a bit of out of round that happened to the bottom when it tweaked it... if it is bad you could releave it a bit, but it sounds like it is not that bad...
I would not try to build a hi performance engine with that block... but for what your doing it should be GREAT... :smile:KennyV
The bind you are feeling is likely a bit of out of round that happened to the bottom when it tweaked it... if it is bad you could releave it a bit, but it sounds like it is not that bad...
I would not try to build a hi performance engine with that block... but for what your doing it should be GREAT... :smile:KennyV
panthersfan
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For those that may be interested. I finished putting this engine together today and just finished mowing with it tonight. Runs GREAT, I really appreciate everyones input. I'm glad I joined this forum, you guys know your stuff!! :thumbsup:
originalswampfox
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It's good to hear the end result:thumbsup:
cjohnsonmn
Forum Newbie
I cant believe I found this forum post on a google search for "kohler cylder bore chippedat bottom"... I have the exact same issue on a Kohler V-twin 22hp. I didnt notice the chipped cylinder skirt right way and had bought a cylinder/head rebuild kit last Fall. When I got around to the final teardown steps prior to starting rebuild today, I noticed the half-moon chip in the skirt and thought I was SOL. After reading this thread I'm instead going to go for the rebuild with this block. Thanks!