I really need you guys opinion on this. I sent my block out to have it built by a shop I will not say yet. I got it back and check to see if the rods have been balanced. To the best of my knowledge doesnt metal have to be shaved off on the rods for it to be balance. Also I have a question on the block honing, does it look like the block was honed out by manual tool or was it done by a precise machine. Any way I can check this?


[Modified by Spoon Si, 10:47 PM 1/20/2003]

 

Better than a red X I guess.

 

 

Your cylander walls look very smooth, as they should. Looks to be like it was done right...

Copy and Paste the link if you want to see the pictures!

 

what link? can't see pics yet im also curious to know if there is any certain way to check...

 

finally got the pics to work..

 

Looks like they have been honed.

 

They don't necessarily need to remove material from the rod when they balance the rotating assembly. They might have been within reasonable weight difference.

They usually take material off from the rod cap b/c you shouldn't do anything to compromise the beam or the area around the shanks.

The cross-hatching looks good with even spacing of the cross-hatchings. I really haven't seen enough of cylinder bore honing to give you a conclusive answer. I'm sure one of the more experienced builders can clear things up (ie: Steve, earl, or whomever).