Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeves

mml4

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Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeves
Original Message Feb 18, 2005 2:23 pm

What is the purpose of sleeving the bore of a new engine with cast iron? The ohv Snow King Tecumsehs still have the sleeve while according to my dealer the Briggs Snow Intek does not.

I am aware of sleeving being used to keep in service engines that have been bored to the point that the cylinder walls are too thin. Again,why on a new engine?

Marc

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Walt

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Re: Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeves
Reply #39 Feb 21, 2005 7:04 pm

Thanks Richie,

I'm always willing to start a conversation. (My wife just wonders if I know how to stop one!)

Walt

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