Diameter Chevrolet 216 pistons?

[Alex van de Wetering]

Mike, Lynn, Richard,

Thanks for your ideas and suggestions, very much appreciated!

Hi Alex. I'm not sure how much you know, so don't be offended if you know all this.

No worries, Lynn. I think most of you have noted already ,by the questions I asked, that I am a newbie to rebuilding engines , which is also the reason why I will have a specialist look at my engine. I only have a caliper, but he has proper kit to measure accurately. First up will be to examine all the parts for damage and wear, which is why I was looking for measurements, so we have something to compare it with. Somehow it's difficult to find the nominal diameter of the pistons, to me that seems odd, but it might be due to my lack of knowledge on the subject.

I am not planning to go to the races with my C8, but I do want to have a reliable engine without blue smoke. My budget is tight, so if the pistons can be re-used I will, if not, ....well..I will have to wait and see.

Alex