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Old 11-15-2018, 09:42 PM   #49
MIKE JONES 302
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Default Re: 302 Chevrolet Engine Build

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill View Post
Mike a truing sleeve will help straighten the mandrel.

I turn the block 180 degrees to keep the mandrel tru. I adjust oil flow to slow down the honing rate. The 3 center mains can not be over stroked, they hone faster than 1 and 2 mains. I do use a truing sleeve on the rod hone mandrels, but I've never seen a truing sleeve for a line hone mandrel, but I just started machining. Could you post up an image of a "Line hone mandrel truing sleeve" Thanks
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