Bulletin #D20 - English

Deglazing (Honing) of the Cylinder Liner

applicable to DL and DK Series Engines
SK93-01

1. Reported Condition

It has been found during planned overhauling of the engine that the cylinder liner
shows a thin lacquer film like a dark oil stain colour film or a glare spot. This shiny
surface, which is created by hard carbon polishing from the combustion process, may
cause higher lubrication oil consumption or scouring if this condition is not rectified.

It is recommended to apply the so-called "DEGLAZING" process; the honing of the

cylinder liner. This process is effective in reducing high lubricating oil consumption,
scouring and blow by.

2. Inspection Prior to "Deglazing"

a. Check cylinder liner inner surface for presence of glare spots or this lacquer film.

b. Measure the wear of the cylinder liner. Use the bottom side of the liner as an
origin/base for your measurement comparison, since this area has minimal wear and
often shows the original factory machining. This location will ensure accurate
measurements are obtained.

3. "Deglazing" Procedure

a. When using a honing machine, set the spiral angle and the finishing roughness as
follows:

Spiral angle: 22 ~ 24 degrees

Finishing roughness: 4 ~ 11 microns

Note that the spiral angle can be adjusted by changing the feed rate of the honing
machine.

Should you require in situ honing, please consult with our After Sales Department
who can provide honing machines capable of bore diameters from 190 mm to 400
mm.

b. Alternatively, when a honing machine is not available, use sand paper grit size
#80. Scrub the liner in the direction of the circumference until the lacquer film is
removed and any shiny spots are eliminated.

4. Caution

a. Deglazing should ONLY be applied in the direction of the circumference and never
in the vertical direction. Uneven deglazing or excessive grinding may result in high
cylinder liner wear.

b. Utmost care should be taken in avoiding ground particles falling into the
crankcase. Make sure you provide appropriate dust collecting bag or sealing of the
liner bottom opening.

c. After deglazing, rinse off the inner liner surface with kerosene to remove any loose
particles and cover with a thin lub oil film to protect the finished surface.

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