Still working on the 250 cubic inch straight 8 in my '35 Commander. I have the pistons out and am waiting on a new set of cast iron rings from one of our Studebaker vendors. I do not plan to pull the engine itself from the car, so several questions about honing the cylinders
1. Which style hone should I use? (Three arm style with flat stones or flex hone with the multiple round stones) I have a brand new three arm type (240 grit) that I've had for so long that the clear plastic packaging has turned all yellow.
2 What grit should I use for that old block and cast iron rings?
3. If the flex hone is recommended should I avoid the ones that are labeled for use on Nikasil lined cylinders?
4. What can I do to protect the crankshaft, main bearings, and camshaft from the abrasive material generated?
5. Is there a preferred clean-up procedure (I'm assuming no matter what I do as regards to question 4 that some abrasive material will get where it can do the most harm)
Thanks. Tom
1. Which style hone should I use? (Three arm style with flat stones or flex hone with the multiple round stones) I have a brand new three arm type (240 grit) that I've had for so long that the clear plastic packaging has turned all yellow.
2 What grit should I use for that old block and cast iron rings?
3. If the flex hone is recommended should I avoid the ones that are labeled for use on Nikasil lined cylinders?
4. What can I do to protect the crankshaft, main bearings, and camshaft from the abrasive material generated?
5. Is there a preferred clean-up procedure (I'm assuming no matter what I do as regards to question 4 that some abrasive material will get where it can do the most harm)
Thanks. Tom
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