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
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Just wondering why your ridge reamer won't do the job?
Can you post a photo of your reamer and ridge set up? |
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders 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. |
Re: Removing ridge from cylinders What you have in your hand is a HONE,,,what ever the package says.
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Looks like a ridge reamer to me?
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Me to. Not a hone.
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders OK,,,,,,,,,,never seen one like that,,,
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders 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?
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Just a guess , he wants to resleeve and reuse Pistons . No sense in busting up some Pistons that may have a new home .
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders If sleeves are that worn it is hard to believe the pistons are usable.
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders At the very least, the ring lands will be worn.
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Steel sleeves and aluminum pistons. Which is going to wear the most?
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders 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 |
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Of course, from what I read on the Barn and other forums, most guys don't really "rebuild", at least not correctly. |
Re: Removing ridge from cylinders I believe the pistons used with the steel liners were also steel.
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders 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 |
Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Go borrow one from Autozone and see it will do the job.
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Re: Removing ridge from cylinders Remove sleeves and bore to 239 CID
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