by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2016 | BLOCK WORK
CAM BEARINGS SAVER I use a piece of PVC pipe inside the cam bore when I need to machine a block with cam bearings already installed. The pipe is large enough for the hold down bar in our boring and honing equipment to pass through and the PVC protects the cam bearings...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2016 | OTHER SHOP WORK
A PEA IN A CAN Did you know the rattle-ball in an aerosol can is called a “Pea”? Here’s a few tips on how to use every drop of paint from an aerosol can. We all know that an aerosol paint can is a tank filled with compressed air that pushes out fluid when the valve is...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2016 | GASKETS & SEALING
PTFE REAR MAIN SEAL SERVICE PolyTetaFlouroEthylene sounds impressive, and it is. This is the latest material used for rear main seals and was originally developed for the over-the-road diesel engine market, for maximum life. Care must be taken when installing these...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2016 | CYLINDER HEADS
MYSTERY OIL CONSUMPTION Sometimes we get engines in the shop that have unexplained oil consumption. The rings, valve guides and seals all appear to be just fine. Valve guide replacement, spring cup modifications, heavy porting and machining rocker arm bosses are just...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2016 | TOOLING
IMPROVING THE BLASTING EXPERIENCE Like most machines, our glass beader has two 75 watt lightbulbs hanging down from the inside top. These cause a lot of shadows, glare in your line of sight and every once in a while, when you least expect it, a bulb shatters as if for...
