Engine Hones- Not Just For Cylinder Wall Finishing

For decades, Flex-Hones have been known as the ideal method for cylinder wall deglazing and refinishing. Believe it or not though, we still run into some people who didn’t realize that the Flex-Hone was actually a great choice for many other applications! Deburring and edge blending are big uses outside of the automotive market, but even in an engine the tool is used just about everywhere.

We came across a website page called, “Flex-Hone Applications In Engines” that lists a wide array of Flex Hone automotive applications.. The site also includes some great before and after pictures where the Flex Hone is used including cylinder walls, main bearing bores, con rod big end tunnels, camshaft bores or tunnels, valve guides, lifter bores, hydraulic lifter bores, head gasket dowels and water pump tubing. As you can see, the tool is a great solution for many applications…and these are just engine related. The site states that, “If there is a hole and a need to surface finish it, then I flex-hone it.” Their words…not ours.

An interesting point is made about whether a proper finish is necessary for all of these engine components. Is an engine hone the solution for all of these issues?  Their verdict? “Although engines have been going OK, Flex-Hones improve on old technology. Think outside the square, any new technique to improve engine component longevity is a good thing and flex-honing as used above will improve the life of the components by reducing friction, reducing heat and retaining oil where it is necessary which all adds up to getting the most from your rebuild and isn't that what it all about.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.