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Nov 27, 2015 | 02:57 PM

tdh1272

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Resleeving equipment

Can an ls block (l33 in this case) be resleeved (with dry or wet sleeves ... whichever is easier) with only a kwik way boring bar? After reading the instructions from L.A. sleeve it seems like it would be very possible to do with the boring bar (ie. without a mill) Also i understand the process of the dry sleeves but I do not know if wet sleeves are easier or harder or what the process is?? Thank you any help would be appreciated.

Nov 28, 2015 | 01:44 PM

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I know one way to find out, find a junk block buy 1 sleeve, and start the process. but
seems like the manufacturer might be a good place to read and ask questions.

Nov 28, 2015 | 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by slogo

I know one way to find out, find a junk block buy 1 sleeve, and start the process. but
seems like the manufacturer might be a good place to read and ask questions.

i have asked the sleeve manufacturer and havent gotten a response (4 days now)

Nov 29, 2015 | 02:35 AM

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I would say that it's impossible without a CNC Machine.

Nov 29, 2015 | 02:52 AM

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The sleeved block has been around a LOT longer then the CNC. All a CNC does is save a mill operator time, it can still be done the hard way.

Nov 29, 2015 | 02:54 AM

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You should be able to do it with the boring bar provided you can orientate the engine block the way it needs to go and measure accordingly. It will be time consuming, the spec tolerance for the interference fit is .0015-.002 for iron and .003-.004 for al

Dec 3, 2015 | 02:06 PM

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Here is my response from L.A. sleeve

Sorry for late reply. Gone all last week for holiday.

LS1 sleeves can be installed with quik way boring bar. Mill is only optional.

Sincerely,
Dave Metchkoff,
L.A.SLEEVE CO., INC