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The
" How To" on putting a nice level, even finish to the
cylinder head port, or intake port. BASIC LEVELING The
next step is basic leveling and removal of waves, ripples, etc. There
are many different tools to use for this, such as an abrasive stone,
sanding drums, spiral rolls, slotted mandrel with emery
cloth, abrasives, etc. You may want to use some or all of
these. I like the slotted mandrel with emery cloth (very coarse)
first. Try to hold as flat as you can, not following your former
pattern, working at different angles. Don't turn too fast as
sometimes heat will make the aluminum wash. When this is looking good
and you are satisfied with the basic surfaces, go to the finer grit
(approximately 180, if you desire a smoother finish). Run an opposite
pattern, and in the final stages flap the surface with the edge of
the emery cloth, tearing off the ends as they become frayed (go to
the finer grit if desired). Always go in and out of ports with the
tool stopped.
Porting and Polishing Tips
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