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Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:03 pm
by breaze
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:
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:29 pm
by dabinonahonda
i wouldn't think that would cause any problems maybe if i was a bit lower
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:24 pm
by Wheelman-111
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.
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:37 pm
by martynkim
I'd roll the dice on that.
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:43 pm
by patthesoundguy
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
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Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:57 pm
by breaze
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.
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:38 pm
by breaze
Quick update:
Glad I listened - used the valve grinding compound and "rolled the dice".
Runs great - thx
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:59 pm
by motormike
Atlanta Dairies wants their crate back.... 
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:16 pm
by LMH
motormike wrote:Atlanta Dairies wants their crate back....
Haha
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:41 pm
by breaze
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.
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:11 pm
by Mystic
where did u come up with that front basket?
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:42 pm
by breaze
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.
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:58 pm
by motormike
This is my mental image when I communicate with breaze.
I'm just weird that way... 
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Cartoon character Breezly Bruin
Hey breaze, you sold the Urban, didn't you ?
Re: Is this cylinder toast?
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:52 am
by breaze
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.
