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Method and apparatus for accurately determining the amount of metal to be removed from a stroked engine block

US6715206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 2002
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53022
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for quickly and accurately determining the amount of metal to be removed from the lower portion of an engine block when the engine is to be stroked, i.e. have a longer, replacement, connecting rod installed to increase the engine's cylinder displacement.

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