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First Top End rebuild - Need advice - Pics included
stewart:
i would not hone it with anything but the brush set up that wiesco sells for plated cylinders
Jeeks:
I liberally spray WD-40 in the cylinder then use a Snap-On ball hone in a cordless drill on high speed. Move the drill up and down pretty fast to create about a 30-35 degree cross hatch. Only hone for 10-15 seconds to remove any glazing, scoring or metal transfer. Been doing it for years, never a problem.
BTW - that was a basket case engine I rebuilt. Here's the details. http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=594486
BDI:
What's your piston to cylinder clearance? looking at the third picture It looks excessive. Are you sure the plating is not worn threw that aluminum colored spot shows up in all your pictures :|
Jeeks:
--- Quote from: BDI on January 28, 2008, 11:54:29 AM ---What's your piston to cylinder clearance? looking at the third picture It looks excessive. Are you sure the plating is not worn threw that aluminum colored spot shows up in all your pistures :|
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lol - no dude. This wasn't my first engine rebuild. lol
BDI:
LOL-Ok it just looks funny in the picture I guess. I have rebuilt one or two motors myself. LOL
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