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I picked this LQ9 up, has some rust on the cylinders walls, and a broken piston. I'm not sure if a garage hone will clean the walls up, what are your thoughts.
For my LQ9 (standard 4" bore) I used the Brush Research 240 grit GBD40024, bought it from Summit Racing IIRC around $50. Worked well putting in a nice cross hatch and the rings sealed instantly... still running strong with no oil consumption. Used it once then sold it here in the classifieds to get most of the money back.
I found mine in the shop floor under someones bench and nobody claimed it...... not sure what size it is or what grit it is but it has worked great on 3 blocks so far lol
For my LQ9 (standard 4" bore) I used the Brush Research 240 grit GBD40024, bought it from Summit Racing IIRC around $50. Worked well putting in a nice cross hatch and the rings sealed instantly... still running strong with no oil consumption. Used it once then sold it here in the classifieds to get most of the money back.
1FastBrick and me had this discussion last week over at the Truck Forum...
here is his reply:
Originally Posted by 1FastBrick
WD40 will work but The downside is it will also cause the globules on the ball hone to break down and wear out faster.
Flex hone has there own brand of oil for this application. Come to find out it just a standard 10-30W motor oil... Flex-Hone® Instructions
Here is a pic of the hone I used (part number posted above)
Thanks guys, never would of thought of that, I've heard of people using WD-40 or ATF. It will be a while till it get to this project, but atleast it's in process.
Thanks guys, never would of thought of that, I've heard of people using WD-40 or ATF. It will be a while till it get to this project, but atleast it's in process.
Thanks again!
Stampede.
ATF might actually be better, with its high detergency to keep bits suspended rather than embed in the wall
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Thoughts on this LQ9 boat anchor. 
