Polaris 2001 High-Performance Snowmobile Service Manual (PN 9916690), Page 106Get this manual
ENGINE Honing Procedure
1Wash cylinder with solventClamp cylinder securely 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 finishDo not "drag" the hone out of the bore
Honing ProcedureNiCaSil
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