Honda FRM Liners - Wrenchin'
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When disaster strikes on an FRM-lined block, the only alternative is to fit the cylinders with steel liners. Of course, steel sleeves like these are far stronger than the OEM ones, but aren't necessary unless you're looking for serious power. First, the block was torn down and hot tanked of all its grime and debris. The H was then set up on a jig, and the computer was programmed to digitally measure the block. The FRM liners are then cut from the cylinders to the exact thickness of the new steel sleeves that are then pressed into place. Once pressed in, the cylinders are bored to match the new pistons and honed according to the rings we'll be using. Since the block's now fitted with steel cylinder liners, a more conventional crosshatch pattern is made, which helps with oil retention and cylinder lubrication. The block is then decked for a perfectly flat surface to ensure proper cylinder head and head gasket sealing. Any sharp edges are then smoothed out along the outside edge of the block, a process machinists call "chaffering." What little leftover funds we had were spent on align-honing the block, micro-polishing the crankshaft, and balancing the entire rotating assembly, including the clutch pressure plate and crankshaft pulley. Skip any of these steps and you could rob your engine of power, decrease bearing life or, worse, destroy a bearing altogether. View Related Article
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