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Unread 12-10-2021, 11:17 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by Arthur Shaffer View Post
One thing I have never seen is any similar discussion about the 16 gauge. I have one from 1901, but it is a standard 16 ga bore size. If any lifter model 16 owners have measured their bores, it would be interesting to know if any are overbored.


My 16 gauge D Lifter 18719 measures .664” and .665” the entire length of the bore excluding the choke constriction.





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