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 Posted: Nov 10, 2017 03:26AM
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Standard 1275 bore spacing is not equal. Cylinders 2 and 3 are slightly closer together. I have a stock bore block in the garage and will measure the difference in the morning.
IF this 1380 block has been offset bored, the 2-3 spacing should then be equal to the others. 

Kevin G

1360 power- Morris 1300 auto block, S crank & rods, Russell Engineering RE282 sprint cam, over 125HP at crank, 86.6HP at the wheels @7000+.

 Posted: Nov 10, 2017 02:55AM
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GB

Additionally, measure the bores for size, ovality and taper, and check the deck height before handing over any money !

Buying someone elses' abandoned of used engine project is as big a minefield as buying a rotten car unseen...

 Posted: Nov 9, 2017 07:47PM
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There is a bit to this.

You are not going to figure it out with a tape measure.

I think it is reasonable to find out why it is apart, where the pistons went, and so on. Generally, people in North America have a block offset bored when fitting larger pistons. What matters is the present bore size, if it is worn, and if the bores are porous or damaged at any point.

The crank you need depends on the block, the rods you may want to use, the amount of money you might wish to spend, etc.

 Posted: Nov 9, 2017 05:56PM
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Are the cylinders (stock) typically equally spaced?  Meaning if I take a tape measure and measure the cylinders, they shouldn't be equally spaced if it's an offset bore.  Correct?

 Posted: Nov 9, 2017 05:50PM
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If NOT offset bored then no overbore is possible.  Should that be the case, maybe you can get the block for a lower price get it sleeved to stock...and go from there.

 Posted: Nov 9, 2017 05:40PM
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I have a chance to get a 1380 block.  I asked it it was offset bore and the guy didn't know.  What issues should I be looking for?  Does anyone know what kind of crank I would need?  I'm looking for a quick daily driver, nothing outrageous.

James

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