more power?

[restless]

after 33 years of outstanding perforance i am in the process of overhauling 69 rude 55 hp. the cylinders are very close to maximum tolerance. if its rebored .020 will there be a noticeable gain in power? new pistons and rings are about $350 plus $70 to bore and hone. while i have it broke down it seems the best thing to do. <br /> thanks for any info<br /> russell

 

[radsrh]

Re: more power?

In my experance will you have a noticeable gain in power, no going .020 will not give you a seat of you pants power increase but it will refinsh the cylinders and hopefully give you 33 more years on your rude.

 

[MGuckin]

Re: more power?

Normal wear, over the years of service you got out of this motor, will diminish the power output.<br />The power increase will be noticeable because you restored the motor, but it has nothing to do with the overbore.