by Donnie Hurt | Aug 9, 2018 | TOOLING
CORDLESS THREAD CHASING I use a worn-out tap to clean threads in blocks & heads. I chuck the tap in a cordless drill that has a ratchet clutch. This way I won’t break off the tap if it hits bottom. This greatly speeds up thread cleaning jobs. Wes Schell...
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 2, 2018 | ASSEMBLY
INTAKE FIT If you have an intake that doesn’t seem to be fitting correctly, a quick check on the face to intake angles can be done, as will give a way to measure the amounts needed to mill off. Take 4 pieces of thick acid core solder and tape them on each corner...
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 2, 2018 | BLOCK WORK
LIFTER BORE CHAMFERING TOOL I purchased a one inch Chamfering cone and welded a 6 inch extension to it. This is for chamfering the top and bottom of lifter bores in blocks. This saves time and leaves a better finish than doing them with a stone and grinder. Kevin Elam...
by Donnie Hurt | Aug 1, 2018 | OPERATIONS
LIFT BELT I use a serpentine belt to lift blocks and cranks. No more need for chains and bolts or wrenches. It won’t harm machined surfaces and this belt can lift a fully dressed 5.9 Cummins. I’ve been using these for years and never had one break. Gary...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 21, 2018 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
GEARING UP FOR ACCURACY As part of my crank balancing tools, I have an assortment of lower timing gears that I use when balancing a crank that requires the balancer to be installed. Some are slip fit, others I hone to slip fit for ease of removal. This allows me to...
