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860 vs 900 pots

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:14 pm
by jpolai01
Can anyone tell me if it is true that the standard 860 barrel can be bored to take the 900 pistons.
I am asking becasue local supplier Gowanloch tells me 860 pistons are
like hens teeth.

Appreciate any advice you can provide.

John

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:08 pm
by rwhc80
John,
Not sure what 900 pistons you refer to as all the squarecase engines had a capacity of 863cc as standard with their 86mm bore, they were simply called 900's
A standard barrell can be bored to accept up to an 88mm piston safely giving a capacity of 905cc. personally I would not use the original AE Borgo pistons that came in the 860's as J.E and Wiseco make a much better piston if you are re-building.

Cheers
Rick.