Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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Getting into the assembly phase of my small block stroker. There is some light rust in the lifter bores that I need to remove. What's the best method to clean these out? Can't seem to find a wire brush that will fit the bore. Maybe a scouring attachment for my dremel?
Yes, I'll definitely make sure the lifters spin freely before I assemble.
-Jim
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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Okay. Next question.
Looks like O'Reilly stocks a 7/8". I'm guessing that size will work.
Next size up is a 1" which would be a bit over size.
-Jim
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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You want it slightly oversize so the wires supporting the berries deflect a little... With a small hone you won't get even pressure... 15/16 would be ideal & they do/did make them, I have one from back in the 80's... But a 1" will work just don't do more than a couple passes with it.. Use light oil & expect to be cleaning the block again...
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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I used the "safest rust remover" to clean up a machined block that I left for too long. Works great to remove the rust then a light clean up with the hone. Scott
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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I haven't searched really aggressively, but from what I've found, they seem to jump from 7/8" to 1" with nothing in between. Some places jump from 7/8" to 1 1/4". It would seem to me that you'd want just a little interference to truly hone. That said, for removing rust, 7/8" is probably the way to go.
lets see ...
7/8 = 0.875
chrysler lifter bore = 0.904
1" = 1.00
I've run a small 3 leg brake cylinder hone in a lifter bore just to remove any high spots after having a block shotpeened with no ill affects .
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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The three stone type have been known to grab the oil galley & self destruct... DAMHIK...
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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Get a little dingle berri hone brush
that's PRICELESS!!!! you're killing me over here let me track down my cat, he's always got a few stuck back there!
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Re: Cleaning rust from lifter bores
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The three stone type have been known to grab the oil galley & self destruct... DAMHIK...
I'm not condoning it's use just saying it could be done if you are real careful.
What I was trying to point out to the OP was that trying to clean a .904 bore with a .875 hone is going to be futile .
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