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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg
Has anyone installed new rings without honing the cylinders on any engine big or small?
I saw a new set of V8 rings worn out in one week because the guy didn't properly clean the honing grit from the engine. He returned them to the store, which then sent them to the factory for analysis. The report came back that the engine wasn't properly cleaned after honing.
I've seen where ring manufacturers have said you can rering without honing the cylinders. I've never done it, but was just wondering if anyone has, and what your experience was doing it this way?  |
Hey Tom,
I just put together a V12..without honing ! Not running yet , but fingers crossed. Machinist/engine builder said...'even ball hone' leavings will make you/engine unhappy that you did that way (pistons/rings in)! So , I didn't, we'll see
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First engine I ever got/attempted to make work was ...a 'whizzer' bicycle single cyl , belt driven affair....in a box all apart
! Wow, luckily it was all there too. Used sand paper to expertly hone walls..cause he said do it. Boy , it did smoke,but was it ever fun when it actually worked!