2000 Polaris Indy 500 / 600 snowmobile service manual, Page 106Get this manual
ENGINES General Inspection Procedures Honing Procedure
1Wash cylinder with solventClamp cylinder in soft jawed vise by the exhaust port studs2Place hone in cylinder and tighten stone adjusting knob until stone contacts the cylinder walls (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN)Cylinders may be wet or dry honed depending on the hone manufacturer's recommendationsWet honing removes more material faster and leaves more distinct pattern in the boreUsing 12I (13 mm) drill motor rotating at speed of 300-500 RPM, run the hone in and out of the cylinder rapidly until cutting tension decreasesRemember to keep the hone drive shaft centered to prevent edge loading and always bring the stone approximately 12I (1.3 cm) beyond the bore at the end of each strokeRelease the hone at regular intervals to inspect bore size and finishNi-Ca-Sil Honing Ni-Ca-Sil cylinders can be lightly honed if the proper stone is usedAmmco #3955 honing stones (for use with the Ammco 3950 cylinder hone) are suitable and can be ordered through most automotive supply stores or VSTSee General Information chapter for tool ordering information