Hone-ing In

[pKp]

Just wondering if anyone has de-glazed their cylinder sleeves using a Flex-Hone cylinder hone tool - ball type, 240 grit. The cylinders look pretty good - might even opt for a wire brush instead of the hone.

Also, do Steamer sleeves have the Nikasil coating? I assume they do not, but just making sure.

[BruKen]

:lol:  I had the same question not so long ago and did a lot of research on the matter. This is what my conclusions were....


They are nikasil and honing should really only be done if you do a rebore which considering they are wetliners, begs the question why. There is really no other valid reason for honing despite what everyone will tell you. It's a myth carried over from the days of early engineering and despite being debunked by the SAE is still followed faithfully regardless.

Honing is a very fine art when done anyway. I would never recommend you do it yourself and most certainly not with a neanderthal device such as a Flex-Hone

[BruKen]

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/techfiles/ ... 10600.html

a debate http://www.turbododge.com/forums/f11/f6 ... -myth.html

http://cubclub.gnuthings.com/forum/view ... 0&start=45

[pKp]

Fantastic post and links - should go on the Tiger Wisdom page!

Makes sense now that Wiseco sells a soft nylon brush to "hone" a cylinder sleeve - no cutting action! And that's ALL they sell.

Very good - wipe 'em down and back on they go.