5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

cylinder wall cleaning?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-13-2007, 10:59 PM
  #1  
highskewlmustnglvr86
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
highskewlmustnglvr86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 354
Default cylinder wall cleaning?

hello everyone i have a 302 that has been cover outside and somehow some water has gotten in it and the cylinder walls have surface rust on them. I was wondering if anyone knew any tricks to getting this off? thanks
-tyler
highskewlmustnglvr86 is offline  
Old 01-13-2007, 11:03 PM
  #2  
mattdel
6th Gear Member
 
mattdel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Spfld, MA
Posts: 9,240
Default RE: cylinder wall cleaning?

machine shop bub. never store a motor outdoors in the winter. even covered. moisture in the air is worse than puddles.
mattdel is offline  
Old 01-13-2007, 11:04 PM
  #3  
90Lxstanger
3rd Gear Member
 
90Lxstanger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 959
Default RE: cylinder wall cleaning?

I think this is called honing the cyclinder walls, correct me if im wrong please
90Lxstanger is offline  
Old 01-13-2007, 11:53 PM
  #4  
Li0nHart
3rd Gear Member
 
Li0nHart's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 744
Default RE: cylinder wall cleaning?

i've heard of people using steel wool as well..but you should really hone them.
Li0nHart is offline  
Old 01-14-2007, 12:16 AM
  #5  
Monstang
2nd Gear Member
 
Monstang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 151
Default RE: cylinder wall cleaning?

Yes you will need a hone. Try some WD-40 it will help but you need to get that rust off or it will pit the cyl. walls.
Monstang is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GimpyHSHS
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
19
12-19-2023 01:12 PM
4cylinderplus2
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
10
10-09-2020 07:45 PM
Dathan
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
4
10-05-2015 05:52 AM
jrrhd73must
Classic Mustang General Discussion
2
10-02-2015 09:17 PM
breaking
Audio/Visual Electronics
5
10-02-2015 01:27 PM



Quick Reply: cylinder wall cleaning?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:03 AM.