Re: To Hone or not to Hone is the Question

[Dale]

Gotta get my two cents in on this one! What is you ring end gap measurement? Take a ring off the piston and push it back into the bore with the piston so it is square with the bore. Is the ring edge sharp? Severely worn rings edges will cut skin with a little pressure. If you use a hone do it lightly and vertically because it is easy to get the cylinder out of round. End gap values are usually posted in specifications. Big end gap means less compression. Motors that set for a long time will bring their compression up with some use. Use fresh gas and synthetic oils and your motor will surprise you.

dale