Honing cylinders - Part 2

[@willgrime]

Excellent - always understood the idea, but it’s really useful to understand the finer details. Thanks AC!

[@danielferraro59]

this is great 👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻

[@paullorman8924]

Another super informative video. Love the block clamping mechanism (a foot). Thank you for sharing.

[@ACDodd]

It’s crude but it works for me, some won’t like it I am sure, but it does work!!

[@DuffusMonkey]

Have you tried bolting a torque honing plate to the top of the engine while honing? The head bolts deform the cylinders some but I have never seen anyone measure how much

[@ACDodd]

I have not tried on an a-series, however I do know this is a real issue with certain engines.

[@nigelmackie9237]

Nice job use some oil it helps keeps stones clean. And keeps block cool. Keep videos coming. 👌

[@ACDodd]

That’s why I mention the cooling issue

[@ACDodd]

If you use Delapena stones they don’t clog

[@IronHeadCycle]

I stumbled across your video a few days ago, you are spot on... for the most part. It is amazing how many people think they can successfully hone a cylinder with a three finger hone. I use a Sunnen portable rigid hone. But, why don't you use honing oil? Oil cuts the friction down, thus diminishing the heat and the heat expansion problem.

[@ACDodd]

I don’t do enough to warrant the expense of a tank and a pump.

[@therealspixycat]

Very nice video. What is the tippical clearance you aim for?

[@ACDodd]

Clearance depends on piston type and application

[@1crazypj]

Instead of dry honing, why don't you put block in a storage bin and use fuel transfer pump? (even small fountain pump works) I use an ordinary plastic bin about 30"x 20"x18" and diesel instead of high sulphur cutting oil. (it's cheaper, around $5.00 a gallon instead of $55.00) The school I worked (MMI, Orlando) at had deep steel tanks and fixtures to hold cylinders at convenient angle but they took up a lot of space.

[@ACDodd]

Because I don’t do it often enough to warrant the need.

[@keithgarland3404]

Learn something with every video.

[@johnpoulter8611]

Most other videos show oiling the stones. Presumably you get a faster cut staying dry?

[@ACDodd]

Oil the stones is clearly better but I have not found the need in what I do. The oil does aid cooling which means more consistent sizing is possible much quicker when using oil.

[@ToddDunning]

I think it’s possible to use this technique and tools for home dentistry

[@ACDodd]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Dagowly83]

AC - for new rings on a previously low mileage block (still round with deeper honing marks still present) would you recommend just a hone with a fine stone for bedding them in?

[@ACDodd]

280grit would be ideal