Doing it the right way

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May 2nd, 2014, 06:01 PM

cutlassefi

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Doing it the right way

Just thought I'd post this for those who haven't seen what it looks like to do it the right way.
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic...a4bde6e73f7e5d

May 2nd, 2014, 06:50 PM

TripDeuces

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It's amazing you can see the pull right where the bolts go. Good stuff. So glad I used a honing plate

May 3rd, 2014, 07:14 AM

drjr56

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How to know it wasn't done right after someone else does a rebuild.What would be a way to tell.This is good to know before getting a engine rebuilt,so ya can make sure to have it done right.Or at least ask if it's gone to be done.If not fine a builder that will do it right!

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May 3rd, 2014, 08:41 AM

Octania

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" It does make a difference studs VS bolts."

Shouldn't the hone plate be made of material that behaves identical to the cast iron or AL head to be used [AL is 1/3 as rigid as steel, not sure where unsolid cast iron falls in there] ?

Also, if studs vs bolts matters, the same type hardware should be use for honing with the proper type plate. No, let's go further- THE EXACT SAME FASTENERS should be used, torqued by the same technician, using the same tool, in the same sequence.

To be as nearly perfect as possible.

I am not being facetious at this time.