sleeving a block

[matuva]

Hi all,

considering how rare are available good blocks here, and shipping costs when ordering one, we think sleeving blocks should be a good alternative.

Any of you know a good source of sleeves, if they do exist ? Some has already sleeved a block, and what do you think of it ?

Any thought ?

Thanks

 

[ak diesel driver]

Slim is running a sleeved block

 

[Monarkman]

The "Power Project" from the Page had a sleeve in the no. 8 cyl.

 

[racer55]

Any sleeves I have seen are sort of universal.
You just need a reliable machinist to fit it properly,he should also know how to source the proper bore diameter,length varies for application so they are usually ordered long and cut down after install.

 

[figment]

Every engine that I know have that has been sleeved runs without any concern until it's time to overhaul then they get replaced again. So I don't see why a good engine builder wouldn't be able to sleeve 6.2 or a 6.5 without to much trouble, and have it last.

 

[matuva]

Thanks for the inputs guys

Any knows where to find sleeves which will fit a 6.5 ?
I know a good machinist who should be able to fit them.

 

[davo727]

http://www.lasleeve.com/master.html

 

[tanman_2006]

I met a guy who swears by sleeving 6.5's. He said he has never done an oversize bore, just changes out the sleezes. I didn't get his name, he stoped me in a parking lot and asked if my truck was a 6.5 from the factory. No one belives that GM put diesels in 1/2tons.

 

[Slim Shady]

Been running sleeved motors for a long time. My current 6.2 /6.5 hybrid is a sleeved 140 block. Knock on wood, it has taken some serious abuse and lived to this point. I would sleeve all eight if I had the money and when it was time to rebuild it in 500 thousand miles, sleeve it again and run it.

If you can't get a good source for sleeves as HANK1948 he is an excellent machinist and would be able to help you source a sleeve. They shouldn't be that hard to find.