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The 5.0 block is honed with a torque plate installed to recreate
the stress on the block and any possible shifting after the head is
installed and torqued. This produces the best-possible cylinder
dimension and eliminates distortion, a common cause of blow-by.
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After torque-plate honing, Jasper soft hones all cylinders. The soft
hone reduces the peaks of the standard honing process while
keeping the benefits of the cross-hatch pattern. This improved
honing process provides better piston-ring sealing and less blow-by.
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Oil passages
in the block
are washed
and brushed,
and flushed to
remove harmful
contaminants.
Head castings and blocks receive a final wash after machining
and prior to assembly.
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