Preping a chrome bore merc for new pistons and rings

[carb a rator]

How does everyone prepare there chrome bore 2.4's for new rings. I used to use a ball hone and lightly hit a few seconds to get rid of the glaze. The merc manual says don't do anything. Any opinions?

[Capt.Insane-o]

Nothing.

[HStream1]

Nothing other than a good cleaning to remove any dirt, film etc. Its chrome!! The use of any type of Hone will screw up the chrome finish.

[rock]

Must be why Mother Merc said do nothing. Believe your manual.

Rock

[HStream1]

Must be why Mother Merc said do nothing. Believe your manual.

Rock

[vtboy]

FINAL clean dustfree acetone wipe ,after ultasonic warm water bath, just my thought

[Dave S]

Soooo......did he screew up the block..? or what.......?eat the rings????? Never did so in my building...s

[carb a rator]

Nope, block is fine. Just getting ideas from the minds of S&F! Hope to start back together soon.

[Merc 2.5]

Nope, block is fine. Just getting ideas from the minds of S&F! Hope to start back together soon.

Did u measure bore? Bout all u can do , t-rex used to do sumthin with em cant member exactly, I'd measure and if n spec go with it

[FUJIMO]

The only other thing I would check on an original 2.4 chrome bore block, is measuring every cylinder for being out of round. Very common. Usually happens if the motor was ever overheated or run hot. Sad but true. Great motors otherwise. Oh, and never chase a dropped or lost needle bearing with a magnet. It magnetizes the bearing & it then doesn't rotate & sometimes fails.

[vtboy]

LIKE BILL MURRAY SAID in strips THATS A FACT JACK

The only other thing I would check on an original 2.4 chrome bore block, is measuring every cylinder for being out of round. Very common. Usually happens if the motor was ever overheated or run hot. Sad but true. Great motors otherwise. Oh, and never chase a dropped or lost needle bearing with a magnet. It magnetizes the bearing & it then doesn't rotate & sometimes fails.