Cylinder Liner Trimming
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- EN 45680-865 Debris Collector (3)
- EN 45680-861 Trim Tool Assembly (2)
- Air Control Valve (1)
- Drill Motor with 1/2 inch chuck, 1 1/8 hp, 7 amps, triple gear reduction, and a 450-600 RPM rotational speed in a clockwise direction
- Trim Tool Preloader (1)
- EN 45680-862 Set Gauge Ring (2)
- EN 45680-863 Metal Shavings Catch Plug (3)
- EN 45680-866 Drive Adapter (4)
- EN 45680-864 Bolts (5)
- After installing the NEW cylinder bore sleeve(s) into the engine block, trim the excess material from the cylinder bore sleeve flange.
- Place metal shaving catch plug EN 45680-863 into the cylinder bore sleeve to be trimmed. Position the top of the EN 45680-863 approximately 3.0 mm (0.12 in) below the top surface of the cylinder bore sleeve.
- Place additional metal shaving catch plugs EN 45680-863 into all remaining cylinder bore sleeves.
- Ensure that the metal shaving catch plug EN 45680-863 is 3.0 mm (0.12 in) below the top surface of the cylinder bore sleeve.
- The groove side of the set gauge ring EN 45680-862 (1) should be positioned upward on a flat surface.
- Carefully position trim tool assembly EN 45680-861 onto the set gauge ring EN 45680-862.
- Loosen the shaft collar screw (2).
- Push the shaft collar (2) downward using the trim tool preloader (1) until the shaft collar is positioned against the top of the flange bearing (3).
- Apply downward pressure on the collar and inner drive shaft using the trim tool preloader (1), then tighten the shaft collar screw to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Place trim tool assembly EN 45680-861 onto the cylinder to be trimmed with the directional arrow pointing in line with the crankshaft centerline and the front of the block.
- Install the 4 bolts EN 45680-864 into the cylinder head bolt holes in the block and tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Fasten drive adapter EN 45680-866 into the drill chuck.
- Connect a compressed air supply (75-125 psi) to the male quick connect located on trim tool assembly EN 45680-861. Turn the compressed air valve to the open position. This starts the venturi vacuum system that will catch the metal shavings.
- Place drive adapter EN 45680-866 and drill assembly vertically onto the drive adapter end of trim tool assembly EN 45680-861. Do not apply downward force on the drill until full rotational speed has been reached. After reaching full rotational speed, gradually apply downward force until the cutting action is complete in approximately 5 seconds.
- Remove the drive adapter EN 45680-866 and drill assembly from the trim tool assembly EN 45680-861.
- Turn OFF the compressed air valve.
- Remove trim tool assembly EN 45680-861 from the engine block.
- Wipe the cylinder bore sleeve and surrounding areas free of any powder residue and then remove the metal shaving catch plug EN 45680-863.
- Install a straight edge on the cylinder block perpendicular to the crankshaft center line.
- Using a light, illuminate the backside of the straight edge.
- Looking at the front of the straight edge, check to see if light is protruding through the bottom of the straight edge and the top of the cylinder bore sleeve flange. If light is present on either side or both sides of the cylinder bore sleeve, the cylinder bore sleeve is cut incorrectly and a new cylinder bore sleeve needs to be installed.
- Looking at the front of the straight edge, check to see if light is protruding through the bottom of the straight edge and the top of the cylinder block deck surface. If light is present on both sides of the cylinder block, the cylinder bore sleeve is cut correctly.
- Proceed to the next bore sleeve to be trimmed repeating steps 10-19 if necessary.
- Install the piston and connecting rod. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Replacement .
CAUTION:
Do not bore or hone the cylinder bore sleeve. The cylinder bore sleeve inside diameter (I.D) is fully machined and honed to size and is optimally finished as shipped. Any attempt to modify this factory-produced sizing and finish with additional boring and honing will lead to engine damage, excessive noise or abnormal oil consumption.
CAUTION:
Ensure that all the metal particles are collected in order to prevent internal damage to the engine or bearings.
CAUTION:
Installing the metal shaving catch plug EN 45680-863 deeper than the recommended depth will create a decrease in vacuum system performance. A decrease in vacuum system performance will cause metal shavings to enter the engine and cause engine failure.
CAUTION:
Installing the metal shaving catch plug EN 45680-863 above the recommended depth will cause damage to the metal shaving catch plug EN 45680-863.
NOTE:
Before using trim tool assembly EN 45680-861, the height of the cutting blades must be set to the proper specification. The proper specification is that the cylinder bore liner flange must be flush to +0.02 mm (0.0008 in) above the block deck surface.
NOTE:
Ensure that the set gauge ring EN 45680-862 surfaces are clean.
NOTE:
Once this procedure is done, it is not necessary to reset the trim tool assembly EN 45680-861 height until the blades are worn or damaged.
CAUTION:
For proper tool operation, a drill motor with a 1/2 inch chuck, 1 1/8 hp, 7 amps, triple gear reduction, and a 450-600 RPM rotational speed in a clockwise direction must be used. If the proper drill motor is not used, damage to the cylinder bore sleeve will occur.
CAUTION:
Ensure that there are no crimps in the air feed hose or the vacuum hose. Crimps in the hose may cause metal shavings to exit the cutting tool in any direction, causing engine damage.