by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2017 | TOOLING
TURN THE TABLE ON IT I made a simple turn table using one end of a wooden cable spool, bolted it to a flange which was welded to a piece of 2 1⁄2 inch pipe. The other end is a 3 inch pipe welded to a plate, making a stand. Slide the smaller pipe into the bigger one...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2017 | OTHER SHOP WORK
DUAL-MASS CLAMP This is a hold down for grinding dual-mass flywheels that I made in my shop. It allows me to resurface many types of dual-mass flywheels. The round disk is used to put pressure on the flywheel and keep it from spinning while it is on the flywheel...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2017 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
LIFTER BORE STANDARDS To check lifter bores for finish, burrs or obstruction, I made tools by removing the plunger and internal parts from some lifters. I have a set of various “empty” lifters, specific to application. You can stick the lifter on the end of your...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2017 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
HONING TITANIUM RODS I recently used major aftermarket high strength bolts in some LS9 GM connecting rods and had to bring the rod bores back into spec. The titanium tears up stones and shoes in the rod hone. I used fine emory-cloth pieces with the abrasive side...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2017 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
STAMPED STEEL ROCKER ARM BREAK-IN Many classes of racing require the use of stamped steel rocker arms, and many budget crate engines utilize stamped steel rocker arms. Because stamped steel rocker arms do not feature a roller bearing pivot, stamped steel rocker arms...
