31-05-2018, 08:18 AM
Thanks both
Colin: I am working the principle that the bore must be machined to final size, with honing being a surface finish process rather than attempting material removal and yes I have also seen the flex hone used for deglazing but it does seem widely used for honing too as an easy to self centralise DIY tool.
Stuart: I am not sure what the grit size is but appreciate that just affects the rate/speed of the process. I have now found a few pics of 'after' so am happier now with what i need to aim for and why (appreciating it is more about bedding in the rings that oil retention).
This link seems to show sensible pictures:
https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/ques...thereafter
Thanks again
Andy
Colin: I am working the principle that the bore must be machined to final size, with honing being a surface finish process rather than attempting material removal and yes I have also seen the flex hone used for deglazing but it does seem widely used for honing too as an easy to self centralise DIY tool.
Stuart: I am not sure what the grit size is but appreciate that just affects the rate/speed of the process. I have now found a few pics of 'after' so am happier now with what i need to aim for and why (appreciating it is more about bedding in the rings that oil retention).
This link seems to show sensible pictures:
https://mechanics.stackexchange.com/ques...thereafter
Thanks again
Andy
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