360 with 390 parts

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Old 05-01-2012, 08:05 AM
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X2 on bore cleanup, the shorter stroke of the 360 will build a "ridge" at the top of its travel, the 390's longer stroke will have your piston contacting this ridge with less than desirable results. Your machinist may be able to clean this up with just a ridge reamer.
 
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