flex hone

elisalvador · Aug 7, 2013

hi grumpy I cant seem to find the forums that talk about using a flex hone and procedures on using one? needs some guidance thanks

grumpyvette · Aug 8, 2013

Its been mentioned, theres a few threads, with related info, here, remember to read sub links
http://www.bhjproducts.com/bhj_content/products/honingplates/hp_applist.php

you can probably buy a torque plate here

watch this video, but remember , if you intend to partially fill a block to add cylinder wall rigidity, the block should be filled at least 48 hours prior to any machine work being done on the block, as the fill in the coolant passages will generally expands slightly as it sets and will change the bore dimensions slightly.
Id also point out that a DART after market blocks significantly thicker and stiffer and made from a stronger alloy than the OEM production block casting

use of torque plates to match the dimensional stress a properly torqued cylinder head has on bore dimensions is critical to max ring seal, during cylinder honing
remember one of the reasons you hone the bore walls is to provide micro recesses for oil to collect and absorb heat and lubricate the rings and prevent piston scuffing, so that the rings never run dry against the bore wall surface

elisalvador · Aug 8, 2013

thanks grumpy

Grumpy · Oct 28, 2017

https://www.hastingsmfg.com/ServiceTips/cylinder_bore_refinishing.htm

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2004/05/cylinder-bore-refinishing/

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2000/09/cylinder-bore-surface-finishes/

http://www.aa1car.com/library/honing98.htm

http://www.aa1car.com/library/ring_end_gap.htm

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...piston-to-bore-clearance-on-your-block.14251/

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2002/11/the-smooth-science-of-cylinder-honing/

New
http://honingplates.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=28

http://honingplates.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=29

Grumpy · May 11, 2019

CNC BLOCKS N/E Said:

This is a factory 454 block .030 that was machined by another shop. I have seen work from this shop many times and their work has always been spot on. This is a marine build went to plate hone the block and measured the cylinders they were .0035 distorted. I can not stress enough that on factory blocks plating honing is a must to achieve good ring seal. People say the rings will break in LOL I have seen circle track engines with rags around the breathers for 2 or 3 years leak them down up to 35% leak down. I have always said its best to do a leak down 40 to 50 degrees BTDC or after TDC. Here is an article I did on plate honing years ago
https://www.chevelles.com/forums/148-2005/93364 -va...