In a message dated 2/22/01 2:03:46 AM, rangerbrian@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << THe cylinders are at a shop to get honed. >> Brian, Recently, I read an article in an auto mechanic's journal regarding engine rebuilds. One thing it mentioned is that at least one ring manufacturer does not recommend cylinder honing. Not because honing is a bad thing to do, but because the cylinders ore often not cleaned properly afterwards and as a result, the new rings are worn out in short order by the grit left from the honing operation. The article went on to say that cleaning with solvent is not good enough and that the cylinders need a thorough scrubbing with plenty of soap and hot water. It showed a block being scrubbed with a giant-sized bottle brush. Rich |
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