Request Advice on Honing Cylinders

[Redneck]

Okay bought a honing tool. Actually got a triple pace with three different sizes. I will post pictures of it later thsi morning. I was wondering If anyone had any last minute advice before I take on this endeavor. Probably wont actually get to do the honing till tomorrow. ADVICE is welcomed and wanted.

Paul

[Guest]

For what it's worth I paid a cylinder head place to hone mine for me with proper ball hones. Cost me $30AU whereas buying a ball hone of a suitable size was gonna set me back a whole lot more than that.

They also oiled the cylinders and wrapped them in cling wrap so they'd be fine until I got 'round to starting it up.

Apparently ball hones are much better on used cylinders (mine has 96000 km's on it).

Just my 2 cents anyways...

[Nessism]

I'm not familiar with a "triple pace". Is it a three bar hone or a ball hone? My opinion is to only use a ball hone. There have been some long discussions on the best type of hone to use so you might want to check the archives for details if interested.

Enginehones.com has a nifty video on how to use a ball hone... http://enginehones.com/technical.html

[Guest]

I use a ball hone on slow/medium speed and WD-40. Push the hone in and out at a slow pace.
DO NOT use a high speed drill and pull the hone in and out at a fast pace.

[Nessism]

No disrespect to chef but I would use either hone oil or motor oil. WD-40 is too thin to work as a hone oil since it's mostly solvent. Please check that video linked above for info on proper turning and plunge speeds.

[rapidray]

I also don't like WD40 for honing as it can cause the cylinders to glaze on fire up. You HAVE to clean the SNOT out of the cylinders anyway & I like PB Blaster myself. Ray.

[Runningdog]

Use lots of cutting/honing oil, and go full stroke with fairly slow revs (600-1200) for 20-25 repeats......then last in and out, same revs, but quickly, to give that desired 45 degree cross-hatch.

Wash walls down with lots of warm soapy water, and wipe dry. Then, if desired, give it a bit of an oil wipe.

It's actually a pretty easy, quick thing to do, once you have all the preparation and supplies in place. Look at all the videos you can before hand.

[Redneck]

Here is the Honing Stone I have it is not a ball hone. Does this look like it is going to be a problem.



I hope not because it is what I have.

Paul

[posplayr]

Here is the Honing Stone I have it is not a ball hone. Does this look like it is going to be a problem.



I hope not because it is what I have.

Paul

good luck