by Donnie Hurt | Apr 1, 2019 | CYLINDER HEADS
NOT JUST FOR RUST REPAIR We had to do a combustion chamber repair on some CNC machined LS3 cylinder heads that dropped an intake seat. We wanted it to perfectly match the other CNC chambers. After the new seats were installed and the valve job was cut to the proper...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2019 | ASSEMBLY
VACUUM UP OVERSPRAY Sometimes I end up having to paint an engine and don’t really have a dedicated place to do so. I put down a plastic painters drop sheet and paint the parts while guiding a shop vac hose in close proximity to where I’m spraying. A foot or so away is...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2019 | CYLINDER HEADS
DIESEL FUEL LINE TEST I have a quick way to test the integral fuel lines in diesel heads such as the C15 Caterpillar. I install the fuel injectors to block the ports and attached an air chuck to the fuel inlet. Next, fill the exhaust ports with water and pressurize...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2019 | TOOLING
RATCHET REPAIR When my ratchets get noisy or sluggish I soak the head in 90wt. gear lube overnight and drain them the next day. The ratchets work like new. I find that 90wt gear lube lasts longer than engine oil and gives smoother operation. Will Samples S&S...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2019 | GASKETS & SEALING
TOUGH ROPE Modern rope seal materials are much tougher than the old asbestos types and are nearly impossible to cut clean. I found that a Dremel tool with a small cutoff wheel will give the best and cleanest cut with the least amount of effort. Gary Hennen Magnum...
