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Afordman31 06-04-2017 09:25 AM

Removing ridge from cylinders
 

It appears that I must have steel sleeves in my 1937 flathead. My ridge reamer will not cut the ridge. Any suggestions on how to remove the ridge to get the pistons out? thanks

19Fordy 06-04-2017 10:41 AM

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Just wondering why your ridge reamer won't do the job?
Can you post a photo of your reamer and ridge set up?

Afordman31 06-04-2017 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 1481361)
Just wondering why your ridge reamer won't do the job?
Can you post a photo of your reamer and ridge set up?

I have ordered a new carbide cutter for the reamer but haven't received it. Thanks

Kube 06-04-2017 12:12 PM

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The sleeves are too hard for a ridge reamer.
I have to ask: If you have ridges, why are you worried about removing them? It's obvious the bores are worn too far to simply replace rings and machine work is necessary.
If you are attempting to salvage the pistons from an otherwise poor block, use a small die grinder to cut away the ridges.

scrapiron 06-04-2017 12:59 PM

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What you have in your hand is a HONE,,,what ever the package says.

JSeery 06-04-2017 02:47 PM

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Looks like a ridge reamer to me?

zzlegend 06-04-2017 02:55 PM

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Me to. Not a hone.

scrapiron 06-04-2017 03:28 PM

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OK,,,,,,,,,,never seen one like that,,,

Bored&Stroked 06-04-2017 03:52 PM

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I haven't used one in years . . . and don't see much of a purpose as when the cylinder is that worn, I'll rebore it to a larger size . . . or put new sleeves in it. Have you measured the bores to figure out how worn they are?

Ggmac 06-04-2017 04:47 PM

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Just a guess , he wants to resleeve and reuse Pistons . No sense in busting up some Pistons that may have a new home .

JSeery 06-04-2017 05:39 PM

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If sleeves are that worn it is hard to believe the pistons are usable.

flatjack9 06-04-2017 08:48 PM

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At the very least, the ring lands will be worn.

V12Bill 06-04-2017 09:02 PM

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Steel sleeves and aluminum pistons. Which is going to wear the most?

Jack E/NJ 06-04-2017 09:28 PM

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V12Bill>>>Steel sleeves and aluminum pistons. Which is going to wear the most>>>

Hmmm? Sounds like a trick question. I'll guess the sleeves the most. The pistons least. And the rings in between. Did I guess right? 8^) Jack E/NJ

Kube 06-05-2017 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JSeery (Post 1481545)
If sleeves are that worn it is hard to believe the pistons are usable.

x2.

Of course, from what I read on the Barn and other forums, most guys don't really "rebuild", at least not correctly.

flatjack9 06-05-2017 08:02 AM

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I believe the pistons used with the steel liners were also steel.

Bored&Stroked 06-05-2017 08:07 AM

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I looked at the pictures that were posted earlier - pretty heavy ridge is visible. The sleeves look like the ole' "tin can sleeves" that Ford would put in many of their early 24 stud - 221 cubic inch Ford engines (though I didn't know they did it back in 37 - maybe a later 'rebuild'???).

Me, I would look for a new set of sleeves and associated pistons/rings . . . and rebuild it to tip-top shape. With that said, I'm not trying to spend your money - just talking about the best way to do the job.

Best of luck,
B&S

chap52 06-05-2017 09:09 AM

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Go borrow one from Autozone and see it will do the job.

V12Bill 06-05-2017 09:35 AM

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Remove sleeves and bore to 239 CID

Kube 06-05-2017 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by V12Bill (Post 1481847)
Remove sleeves and bore to 239 CID

I've done that and wow, well worth it. And, from my experience I got a stronger engine with less of an investment than R&R sleeves.


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