The cylinder is a height group 5, it was resurfaced (a couple thou of an inch) on the top (Ollie's). Now=just under 85.4mm, so we're in business here, if not just a tad short! Took off a rod, also and it measured 130mm center-to-center. The cylinder and the rod are confirmed fine.
I want to compare my piston order spec. sheet with some others I have and see if there is anything off with this particular set, will do when I get back to school.
John, I've talked to a lot of builders that recommend keeping it right around 1mm if possible. That is factory spec, any looser and I think you are giving away compression, hp and increasing the likelihood of detonation.
Charles, your fears are my fears. Seems like it would be hard to get a perfectly parallel cut at this critical junction..
Will keep you guys posted with additional info
boo
Scott