Oversize

Definitions

The increased size of the bore of an engine when it is rebored.

Equivalents

Examples

“However, any increase⟳ in capacity is useful and, if an engine is worn and needs a rebore, it's worth considering boring to a near maximum size rather than simply having it bored to the next oversize.”

“Have⟳ your local machine shop⟳ rebore the cylinders to the next nearest oversize and supply⟳ new pistons and rings to suit⟳. Recommended rebore oversizes go up in increments of 0.25mm/0.010 inch. If the engine's already been rebored, you'll usually be able to find⟳ the oversize stamped in the piston crowns.”

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