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Rebore

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004717

The process of machining an engine cylinder to a larger diameter to remove wear, damage, or to accommodate oversized pistons. This procedure restores the cylinder's roundness and proper clearance for new piston rings, extending the life of an engine block. After a rebore, new pistons and rings of a larger size must be installed.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004717
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
TranslationsGerman: Zylinderbohrung; Spanish: rectificado de cilindros; French: réalésage
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004717",
  "term": "Rebore",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of machining an engine cylinder to a larger diameter to remove wear, damage, or to accommodate oversized pistons. This procedure restores the cylinder's roundness and proper clearance for new piston rings, extending the life of an engine block. After a rebore, new pistons and rings of a larger size must be installed.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zylinderbohrung",
    "es": "rectificado de cilindros",
    "fr": "réalésage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rebore/"
}

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