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Master cylinder honing tip

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Dannymax, Feb 9, 2012.

  1. Dannymax

    Dannymax Member

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    Can't find a drill powered cylinder hone small enough to fit the master cylinder bore?

    Get a hardwood dowel (I used 1/2"), split it in half the long way with a fine bladed saw (hacksaw works well), slide some fine emery cloth down the split and give it a couple wraps around the dowel.

    Chuck it up in your drill, on high speed, 'sawing' the dowel in & out to create a cross-hatched pattern in the bore.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I wouldn't use high speed.............

    dave
     
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    Maybe remove too much material on high speed? Good point Dave.

    I used hi-speed but only until the bore appeared shiny.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    We do have the correct size ball-end hones for re-finishing master cylinder bores available..........not cheap, but they work well for master cylinders that can be salvaged and rebuilt.

    And no, you don't run them on high-speed!
     
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