Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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"Low buck build", ridged hone it and run it.
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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"Low buck build", ridged hone it and run it.
My only hesitation is changing to the higher Compression height pistons.....
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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Only problem you will have is KB pistons normally call for a tight piston to wall... you might be way above that.... time to hone it and measure what you get... then based on that make your call
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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I thought the KB forged required extra clearance... while the KB hyperuetic can be run with, but like, less?
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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I thought the KB forged required extra clearance... while the KB hyperuetic can be run with, but like, less?
Thats my understanding
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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Only problem you will have is KB pistons normally call for a tight piston to wall... you might be way above that.... time to hone it and measure what you get... then based on that make your call
I'm sure your right....just didn't want to waste my time honing if it was way too much wear to even consider trying it.
I'll give her a try....
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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All the big blocks I have built for myself and others with KB hypers got .0025" piston to wall clearance set up as a fresh new build.
That said, you can run a little more, but it's not really recommended. If they are a domed piston and are in any way close to the chambers in the head, you may want to look at those clearances as the piston is going to move alot more. Also don't expect the the same ring and skirt wear as a tighter running piston.
On the cheap, it could work, but it won't be ideal for sure. But you already know that going in. And truth be known, would run ok for a cheap build. There certianly have been worse things done by others.
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Re: Measured my blocks ridge,rigid hone ok or have to bore?
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Only problem you will have is KB pistons normally call for a tight piston to wall... you might be way above that.... time to hone it and measure what you get... then based on that make your call
I'm sure your right....just didn't want to waste my time honing if it was way too much wear to even consider trying it.
I'll give her a try....
You should find an old block to practice on. It's very unlikely as a new user with the AN style hone that you'll get the cylinders straight and round and also with the correct cross hatch. Also, make sure the drill you use is variable speed so you can time the stroke vs. head rotation to work on the cross hatch. I somehow manage to get a few of those blocks in every year that are pretty messed up because the user thought "how hard can it be?" It takes practice to get it right.
I don't try to hand hone blocks anymore. I have found that a good power honing with a Sunnen or equivalent to be much more accurate. As for the varible speed drill sugestion, I have used an air powered drill with a small regulator at the connection. This allows you to maintain the speed of the hone consistently. Also, a good rubber tarp strap, hooked to the drill, and supported by an engine hoist, allows the up/down movement to be made without so much back pain.
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