Re: Kanter Deluxe Kit for V8

Posted by PackardV8 On 2008/7/20 7:07:29

OK. i remebered the following from the "Packard V8 Engine Size " thread Posted on: 7/17 15:26:51 .

Parts Wizard wrote:

"Everyone seems to have a problem "not trusting" Egge pistons. And later noted that they would have to be fit with .003 to .0035 clearance. Egge recommends a clearance of .0025 to .003 on their V8 pistons. Why would someone install pistons with a different clearance than what the manufacturer reccomends? I would like to here why Egge pistons can not be "trusted"."

Posted on: 7/17 15:26:51.

I doubt that the extra .0005 (1/2 of 1/1000, NOT .005) of clearence would cause any problems. That's setting them up LOOSER not tighter. But i won't argue the point.

I'm wondering if some of the piston failure that has been cited is due to trying to fit an aftermarket piston to an EXISTING bore that is too tight.

Of course that certainly does not explain a wrist pin piston boss .006 out of parallel with crank.

It is not uncommon to replace ONE piston without pulling engine. If this is the case then one must tread easy with aftermarket pistons for the V8.