by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2016 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
TAPERED ROD PIN BUSHINGS Pin Bushings require about the same amount of interference fit as a piston pin. The same rod heater you use to fit pins can be useful with certain pin bushings. Tapered rods can be very difficult to remove and install bushings in and usually...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2016 | BLOCK WORK
DIAL BORE GAUGE HOLDER Boring Bar Stands don’t have any place for holding your dial bore gauge. I bought a magnetic spay gun holder from a paint and body shop supply store. I stuck it on my stand as you can see in the picture and now that gauge is right where I want...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2016 | OTHER SHOP WORK
SMALL DIAMETER DAMPERS It is a common practice to use the early Chevrolet V8 6-1/8” diameter harmonic damper as a light weight performance upgrade to the 6-3/4” and the 8” dampers that come on the later, longer stroke engines. Though no horsepower is to be had by...
by Donnie Hurt | May 1, 2016 | OPERATIONS
PRICE TALK The phone rings, “How much is a valve job on a pair of early 350 heads?” Sound familiar? These are generally the first words you hear from a customer and seem to reflect the fact that your prospective customer’s first concern is COST. Should you quote a...
by Donnie Hurt | May 1, 2016 | CYLINDER HEADS
BMW UNDER PRESSURE One of the most difficult heads to pressure test is the BMW DOHC 6 cylinder. It is nearly impossible to plug the water outlet on the side of the head, until now. A “T handle drain plug” from a boat is the perfect size, and easy to install and...
