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Old 02-26-2018, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by J-Mech View Post
No, you cannot "visually" see if a bore is .004" of an inch out of round. You have to use the proper measuring tool. Inside mic, bore gauge, whatever. You can "feel" scratches that are in the cylinder walls and you can likely see them, but unless you have superhuman eyes, or at the very least very well trained ones, (as in you are a machinist) then you can't see cylinder wall wear with your eyes. (Even an experienced machinist and mechanic can't "see" how much wear is actually present in a cylinder.)

Are you having an issue with the engine? If it's not burning oil, and it runs fine, then put it back together and leave it alone.
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