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Dave's Engine & Machine

Frequently Asked Questions



Dave's Engine and Machine FAQS At Dave's Engine and Machine your Akron, Ohio Motorcycle, ATV, Jetski and Snowmobile Engine Machine Shop, we get many questions regarding our services and repairs.

We have compiled a list of Questions and Answers we feel are the most frequent.

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Our Machine Shop Frequently Asked Questions:


  • Do you Bore 2 Stroke Cylinders?
    Dave's Engine and Machine can Bore both 2 stroke and 4 stroke cylinders.

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  • What size Cylinders can you Bore and Hone?
    We can Bore and Hone Cylinders from 47mm to 104mm or 1.850 to 4.100 inches.

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  • Can you Bore and Hone Automotive Cylinders?
    No, We can not Bore and Hone Automotive Cylinders. Our Machines are designed to Bore and Hone Motorcycle, ATV, Jetski and Snowmobile Cylinders.


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  • Do you O-Ring Cylinders?
    Yes, We O-Ring Cylinders.

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  • Do you Sleeve Cylinders?
    Yes, we do sleeve cylinder blocks however they must already contain a sleeve. We do not machine non-sleeved cylinders for modern sleeves. We re-sleeve cylinders only.

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  • Can you replace a rod on a 2 piece crankshaft?
    No, we are no longer able to replace a rod on a 2 piece crankshaft and realign the crankshaft.

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  • Do you file fit rings?
    Yes we can file fit rings. In fact each Bore and Hone Service that we provide includes measuring the ring gap.

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  • What types of Cylinders are there?
    There are basically 4 types of cylinders.

    1. Plated Cylinder:
      Original cylinder bore is alloy-chrome plated, Nikasil, electrofused or boron composite. These cylinders must be bored out to accept a new sleeve.

    2. Cast-In Liner:
      Original cylinder has a Cast-In Liner in the cylinder. These cylinders must be bored out to accept a new sleeve.

      Note: The Cast-In Liner needs to be bored out of the cylinder completely. Do not try to press or push out this type of liner as cylinder damage will likely occur.

    3. Cast Iron Liner:
      Original cylinder has a Cast-Iron Liner. These cylinders must be bored out to accept a new sleeve.

      Note: The Cast-Iron Liner will not be completely removed. The replacement sleeve is designed to insert into the iron lined cylinder.

    4. Replaceable Sleeve:
      Original cylinder has a Replaceable Sleeve. These cylinders must be Heated in an Oven to remove the Sleeve. The Cylinder must then be Reheated to install the new replacement sleeve.


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  • Do you do Motorcycle Engine Repair?
    Dave's Engine and Machine is as the name implies a Machine Shop. We do not assemble or disassemble Motorcycle Engines. We make repairs and perform machine operations on Motorcycle Engine Components like Cylinders, Cylinder Heads, Crankshafts, Cases and other parts of the engine. If you have a question regarding a particular repair please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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  • Do you do ATV Engine Repair?
    Dave's Engine and Machine is as the name implies a Machine Shop. We do not assemble or disassemble ATV Engines. We make repairs and perform machine operations on ATV Engine Components like Cylinders, Cylinder Heads, Crankshafts, Cases and other parts of the engine. If you have a question regarding a particular repair please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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  • Do you do Jetski Engine Repair?
    Dave's Engine and Machine is as the name implies a Machine Shop. We do not assemble or disassemble Jetski Engines. We make repairs and perform machine operations on Jetski Engine Components like Cylinders, Cylinder Heads, Crankshafts, Cases and other parts of the engine. If you have a question regarding a particular repair please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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  • Do you do Snowmobile Engine Repair?
    Dave's Engine and Machine is as the name implies a Machine Shop. We do not assemble or disassemble Snowmobile Engines. We make repairs and perform machine operations on Snowmobile Engine Components like Cylinders, Cylinder Heads, Crankshafts, Cases and other parts of the engine. If you have a question regarding a particular repair please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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  • Do you do Lawnmower Engine Repair?
    We do not Perform Repair or Machine Operations on Lawnmower or Tractor Engines. The design of these types of engines is not compatible with our machines.

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