Block Honing

Robert Simpson · 11-01-2022, 09:12 PM

Who is a good machinist to hone a block for a stocker? Would like to find someone using the newer CNC honing equipment. Preferably in the SE. Just let me know what you recommend.

Thank You

Robert

MR DERBY CITY · 11-01-2022, 10:26 PM

I am sure that Randy Daniels OR the Warren family would be up for the task.

J.R. Haddad · 11-01-2022, 10:59 PM

Make sure they have new or newer Rottler Honing machines, if not walk
away, regardless of what your told.

JR

SBillinson · 11-02-2022, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

Make sure they have new or newer Rottler Honing machines, if not walk
away, regardless of what your told.

JR

So a Sunnen SV-10 or 15 is a POS?

Larry Hill · 11-02-2022, 05:03 AM

Diamond stones work well

Frank Castros · 11-02-2022, 07:29 AM

Weston Machine Piscataway NJ

TONY C 2200SS · 11-02-2022, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

Who is a good machinist to hone a block for a stocker? Would like to find someone using the newer CNC honing equipment. Preferably in the SE. Just let me know what you recommend.

Thank You

Robert

robert give me a call tony conte 727 531 6313

340Cuda · 11-02-2022, 11:18 AM

If I was having a block honed I would sent it to Brad Lagman at QMR.

https://qmpracing.com/

However he usually has a pretty big backlog.

Larry Hill · 11-03-2022, 08:06 AM

A profilometer is a must to get the desired finish on the cylinder walls. Jeff Taylor’s shop does a good job of hitting the numbers. New Sunnen SV 10 with the screen.

To get the best work possible have a set of old mains installed and torqued to keep the block bores from getting dinged. Have an old set of head gaskets the correct thickness and make to go under the torque plates, yes one on each side if possible. It probably makes no difference but I assign bolt and or stud placement. Over the years I have my own torque plates.

Another great shop is BES in Indiana.

Alan Roehrich · 11-03-2022, 10:13 AM

They're pretty far away from you, but we use Day Enterprises, just north of Nashville TN. Chris Amos does our work, and Day Enterprises has the new Sunnen CNC hone.

11-01-2022, 09:12 PM	#1
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Block Honing Who is a good machinist to hone a block for a stocker? Would like to find someone using the newer CNC honing equipment. Preferably in the SE. Just let me know what you recommend. Thank You Robert

11-01-2022, 10:26 PM	#2
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,329 Likes: 859 Liked 6,623 Times in 1,291 Posts	Re: Block Honing I am sure that Randy Daniels OR the Warren family would be up for the task.

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J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 624 Likes: 515 Liked 879 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Block Honing Make sure they have new or newer Rottler Honing machines, if not walk away, regardless of what your told. JR

11-02-2022, 05:03 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,278 Likes: 1,636 Liked 9,456 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Block Honing Diamond stones work well __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-02-2022, 07:29 AM	#6
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,641 Likes: 2,154 Liked 2,082 Times in 769 Posts	Re: Block Honing Weston Machine Piscataway NJ

11-02-2022, 11:18 AM	#8
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,570 Likes: 3,193 Liked 678 Times in 291 Posts	Re: Block Honing If I was having a block honed I would sent it to Brad Lagman at QMR. https://qmpracing.com/ However he usually has a pretty big backlog.

11-03-2022, 08:06 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,278 Likes: 1,636 Liked 9,456 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Block Honing A profilometer is a must to get the desired finish on the cylinder walls. Jeff Taylor’s shop does a good job of hitting the numbers. New Sunnen SV 10 with the screen. To get the best work possible have a set of old mains installed and torqued to keep the block bores from getting dinged. Have an old set of head gaskets the correct thickness and make to go under the torque plates, yes one on each side if possible. It probably makes no difference but I assign bolt and or stud placement. Over the years I have my own torque plates. Another great shop is BES in Indiana. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-03-2022, 10:13 AM	#10
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,915 Likes: 996 Liked 1,043 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Block Honing They're pretty far away from you, but we use Day Enterprises, just north of Nashville TN. Chris Amos does our work, and Day Enterprises has the new Sunnen CNC hone. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S