Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Lynn Eades]

Just as important as any other aspect of the task is the cross hatch pattern. A 60 degree cross hatch is required. This is achieved by the combination of the speed of the drill (hone driver) and your up and down movement of the hone.
Did your new block come with pistons (I forget what you did) or are you sizing the bores to suit the pistons? I would recommend you have it done proffessionally. The piston to bore clearance is very important to a long (engine) life, as is cleanliness. A thorough wash out with hot soapy water after the hone, so that white rags show no marks,then dried and liberally oiled straight away. Along with absolute cleanliness, there is a lot to get right. Much money invested so far. Consider carefully.
If you have to size the bores, the "sheep dag" hone is not the hone to use. It is however good to finish the surface of the bore