by Donnie Hurt | Jan 4, 2018 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
MARK THE SPOT When grinding cranks I like to know where the thrust, radius or the crank cheek is. Once I clean up that side, a simple paper clamp marks that and is a good guide on how close that surface or radius is when sweeping for final size. It works for me. Randy...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2017 | TOOLING
BOOST YOUR IMPACT In our shop we machine cylinder heads and rebuild turbos. Every once in a while you might find a nut that has seized up on a bolt. And of course no one has time for a penetrating oil to set in. So when we need that little extra kick of juice in our...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2017 | LUBRICATION & COOLING
COLD WEATHER COOLANT TIPS With wintertime temperatures approaching, now is the time to ensure that your diesel engine coolant/antifreeze is up to the task and staying in its liquid form. Everyone has a hydrometer or refractometer, and they’re easy to use. The question...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2017 | DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING
CLEANING INTAKE PORTS After porting an intake manifold or a set of heads, there is going to be quite a bit of sand, aluminum, and other things in the port. It is very important that all of this debris gets cleaned out before assembling the engine. An easy and...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2017 | TOOLING
MODIFIED PLUG SOCKET It can be much easier to install and remove spark plugs, when space is tight due to header configuration, by notching out one section of a spark plug socket. This will allow for a better angle, and you can still use the hex head rather than a...
