THE OLD OIL PUMP TRICK

THE OLD OIL PUMP TRICK

by | Apr 1, 2017 | BLOCK WORK

THE OLD OIL PUMP TRICK When align honing Small or Big Block Chevrolets I always install an old oil pump on the #5 main cap. The added stress can change the main bore up to .001” to allow for distortion of the bore when the engine is fully assembled. Joe Foellmer...
OLD PARTS AS STANDARDS

OLD PARTS AS STANDARDS

by | Apr 1, 2017 | TOOLING

OLD PARTS AS STANDARDS Here is a quick way to double check you settings on your Dial Bore Gauge or Sunnen AG-300 Rod Gauge. If you have an en­gine you work on all the time, make a simple standard from old parts to make sure you are set up correctly. I took a couple...
CK-4 Diesel Update

CK-4 Diesel Update

by | Apr 1, 2017 | LUBRICATION & COOLING

CK-4 Diesel Update Recently diesel engine oils changed from the decade old CJ-4 formulation to the new CK-4 formulation. While intended to be an upgrade, the new CK-4 formulation has been met with resistance and even an outright “do not use” warning from Ford Motor...
ELECTRIC ENGRAVING TOOL

ELECTRIC ENGRAVING TOOL

by | Apr 1, 2017 | OTHER SHOP WORK

ELECTRIC ENGRAVING TOOL In our shop we use our TIG welder to remove broken exhaust manifold mounting studs from the exhaust side of cylinder heads. For setup we use DC straight polarity with high frequency start, a sharp tungsten electrode protruding about 3/8 inch...
REDUCED RADIAL WALL BY DESIGN

REDUCED RADIAL WALL BY DESIGN

by | Mar 3, 2017 | PISTONS & RINGS

REDUCED RADIAL WALL BY DESIGN The use of steel in the upper compression ring has many advan­tages. Steel provides 35% more strength, weighs 30% less and increases the resistance to side wear, which is observed on the newer model engines. Another feature from the...