Is this cylinder toast?

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:03 pm

Hi all, I am working on an 87 Elite SE50 engine. The piston was frozen in the cylinder - I got it out, and gave the cylinder an acid bath. At first examination, the inside looked great - a little honing and ready to go. But then I noticed some problem areas around the top. Now I am debating as to whether or not it is usable and would like to hear opinions:

dabinonahonda · Post by **dabinonahonda** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:29 pm

i wouldn't think that would cause any problems maybe if i was a bit lower

Wheelman-111 · Post by **Wheelman-111** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:24 pm

Greetings:

You mean the beveling of the cylinder edge, correct? The only problem I would expect is if the cylinder top isn't dead flat, might interfere with gasket seal. Lapping compound using the head would ensure tight gasket.

martynkim · Post by **martynkim** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:37 pm

I'd roll the dice on that.

patthesoundguy · Post by **patthesoundguy** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:43 pm

I agree with wheelman on that

. The rings don't go up that far so the lapping trick should totally fix it. Nice tip Wheelman

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:57 pm

Wheelman-111 wrote:You mean the beveling of the cylinder edge, correct?

That is correct. Thanks all - encouraging feedback and suggestions to improve my odds - just what I wanted to hear.

I'll pick up some lapping compound today and try it out - thx Wheelman.

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:38 pm

Quick update:

Glad I listened - used the valve grinding compound and "rolled the dice".

Runs great - thx

motormike · Post by **motormike** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:59 pm

Atlanta Dairies wants their crate back....

LMH · Post by **LMH** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:16 pm

motormike wrote:Atlanta Dairies wants their crate back....

Haha

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:41 pm

motormike wrote:Atlanta Dairies wants their crate back....

Wait a minute - are you suggesting that the crate is not Honda OEM...

I should charge for the advertising.

Mystic · Post by **Mystic** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:11 pm

where did u come up with that front basket?

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:42 pm

Mystic wrote:where did u come up with that front basket?

It was on my NH125 Aero - fits NB50 Aeros and the Elite - looks like it will fit my 2001 Elite also - but not my 85 Aero 80.

motormike · Post by **motormike** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:58 pm

This is my mental image when I communicate with breaze.
I'm just weird that way...

: Breezly.jpg (12.04 KiB) Viewed 4870 times

Cartoon character Breezly Bruin
Hey breaze, you sold the Urban, didn't you ?

breaze · Post by **breaze** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:52 am

Uncanny resemblance - strange though, I consider myself quite the old cartoon trivia buff but don't remember ol Breezly. Might have to have my first avatar...

Didn't sell the Urban - funny, got very little interest - maybe priced too high. I love it though and it turned out great, just don't see getting it out that often - 30 - 35 just isn't enough around here.

Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Is this cylinder toast?

Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?

Re: Is this cylinder toast?