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  1. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Sorry folks just playing at uploading pictures.
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

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    Post by: Hamish Brown, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Thanks both.
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    All, after nearly a year away now stuck in lockdown back at bike engine. Have second hand barrels rehonedvwith new rigs fitted , valves lapped and...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Thanks Guys, will take info on board. Will update when I re assemble
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jul 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    All, sorry for long absence. About to fit used cylinder barrel after sourcing. Can anyone advise of dimensions of the piston base tools used on...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jun 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Dont think head was altered but i suspect head gasket was blowing between cylinders 3 and 4. Cant help much with the history im afraid. I bought...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Sorry for delay in coming back. To update, I took a100man advice and managed to source a cylinder block complete with pistons which are standard...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Feb 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    All, thanks for your help, i have been in France for work purposes so unable to confirm accurately the piston/bore sizes. Will do so shortly when...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jan 24, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Yes rev counter from exhaust side of head.
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jan 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    The piston crowns have between the valve recesses the letter C and an arrow facing front of the engine. On the piston at the ignition pick up side...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jan 13, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Will check piston crowns tomorrow to see if any numbers stamped on them, in mean time thanks for your help both
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jan 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    Engine number *4V8. 000501* Number on block 528 Hold fire , i might get different measuring tools as i was using a new digital vernier and an...
    Post by: Hamish Brown, Jan 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Hamish Brown
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    Bore sizes

    All, just dismantled my 1981 xj550 uk spec engine 4v8 ?? Standard I had hoped it would be standard bore of 57mm and i would hone/ deglaze the...
    Thread by: Hamish Brown, Jan 10, 2019, 47 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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