Standard Procedure - Cylinder Bore Honing
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| 1 - CROSS-HATCH PATTERN |
| 2 - 40°-60° |
- Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done using a quality commercially available flex hone, if the cylinder bore is straight and round. 20-60 strokes depending on the bore condition, will be sufficient to provide a satisfactory surface. Use a light honing oil. Do not use engine or transmission oil, mineral spirits or kerosene. Inspect cylinder walls after each 20 strokes.
- Honing should be done by moving the hone up and down fast enough to get a cross-hatch pattern. When hone marks intersect at 30-50 degrees, the cross hatch angle is most satisfactory for proper seating of rings.
- A controlled hone motor speed between 200-300 RPM is necessary to obtain the proper cross-hatch angle. The number of up and down strokes per minute can be regulated to get the desired 30-50 degree angle. Faster up and down strokes increase the cross-hatch angle.
- After honing, it is necessary that the block be cleaned again to remove all traces of abrasive.
CAUTION:
Ensure all abrasives are removed from engine parts after honing. It is recommended that a solution of soap and hot water be used with a brush and the parts then thoroughly dried. The bore can be considered clean when it can be wiped clean with a white cloth and cloth remains clean. Oil the bores after cleaning to prevent rusting.