brad8266

iTrader: (23)

I picked up a forged 347 yeaterday that has less than 1000 miles on it. the little miles were ran at the track and street racing using up to a 300 shot. I was going to put some new rings in it anyway even though the ones in there are pretty new. The cylinder walls look excellent right now. Do you guys think I should get it honed real good or will I be OK to just install the new rings like it is?

Bo White

iTrader: (59)

Depending on how the crosshatch is and the piston to wall you have with your new pistons.

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

The crosshatch is good, the pistons are diamond 3.905 and they are tight in there.

Bo White

iTrader: (59)

Probably a good # to shoot for on piston to wall is .0035"

BOWTIE

If it were me i would just run a hone brush through it (not sure of the technical term but it is sort of like a dingle berry hone except with strips of like abrasive sandpaper) just to deglaze the walls and make sure everything is smooth. If you are actually going to remove any material you should consider a tourqe plate (I have not tried it, but rumor has it that a worn out Ford small block tq plate will work).

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

yeah you are talking about a bottle brush. Thats what i figured i could use since the walls are in new shape anyway.

DONAIMIAN

iTrader: (18)

Personally, id leave it alone. If your just itching to tear it apart, then call up a machine shop and have them measure all the clearences while its apart.