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    I'm having an early Merc triple bored out .030 over and need to tell my boring dude what clearance I want.

    Looked in my genuine Merc manual and couldn't find it. Anyone have a spec?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fastjeff57 View Post
    I'm having an early Merc triple bored out .030 over and need to tell my boring dude what clearance I want.

    Looked in my genuine Merc manual and couldn't find it. Anyone have a spec?

    Thanks,

    Jeff
    if pistons are stock you add 030 to original bore size

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fastjeff57 View Post
    I'm having an early Merc triple bored out .030 over and need to tell my boring dude what clearance I want.

    Looked in my genuine Merc manual and couldn't find it. Anyone have a spec?

    Thanks,

    Jeff
    The new Wisco pistons I now stock for the 20, 40 and 60 cubic inch engine call for .0065 clearance. I also use that with my merc pistons we run in D mod
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    Thanks. I guess a little loose is best for racing.

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    factory is about .004 on cast pistons, a forged piston is going to grow more than the cast bullet when at running temp, so more clearance is needed, about .008

    Part one of "Secrets of the OMC Mod 50" : http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2052

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    Thanks!

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