If you can get a clean wayy with the 1/1000th, do it, and install fresh file
fit rings. The .040 is really pushing the limits of the block, and you may
end up with cracks in the cylinder walls. Especially since you have an
exagerated rod angle with the 4" stroke required for the 408. Just my 5.9
cents.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: B1LLYW@aol.com <B1LLYW@aol.com>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Going .040 Over On A Magnum Motor
>
>In a message dated 11/27/02 7:25:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>scsilverdak@hotmail.com writes:
>
><< If the cylinder walls are not pitted, why not try to hone the cylinders
to
> put a crosshatch back in to aid a fresh set of rings in sealing, most
> machine shops can apply a light hone
> just clean things up a bit. >>
>
>The machinist I'm using told me this. He tried cleaning it up by going a
>1000th over. He says I could build the motor that way, but if it were his
>motor, he wouldn't do it. I trust his judgement on that. I wish that
would
>fix, but the continuing odyssey surrounding this motor and my trucks
>continues.
>
>Bill White - http://www.bionicdodge.com
>
>'02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92 LSD
>'95 Dakota CC 4x42 SLT, 318, 5 spd, 3.55 LSD
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