Diameter Chevrolet 216 pistons?

[Mike K]

Alex

When measuring the bores, you can use a telescoping gauge. Cheap gauge sets are available on ebay , you use a micrometer to place across the telescopic gauge. The best gauges are Moore & Wright made in England or similar, the modern Asian sets are OK but you get what u pay for .

Measure at the lower end of the bore, right down inside, this is where the bore wear is at a minimum . I've got new sets of Hastings rings +30 and NOS domed pistons +30 and 40 . Standard pistons , I reused the standard pistons in the C8 engine with a hone and chrome faced rings from another engine ! , only problem is a rattling gudgeon pin on one piston, hear it after warm up but its not the end of the world.