by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2015 | ASSEMBLY
The Importance of Timing Sprocket Alignment When assembling an engine, one of the most overlooked items is the timing chain sprocket alignment. The upper and lower gears should be installed and alignment checked with a straight edge. I have seen them as far as .020 ̋...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2015 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
Save The Piston, Remove The Pins Before removing press-fit pistons that we plan on reusing, we immerse the piston in a coffee can of motor oil. You only need enough oil to submerge the piston. We use synthetic oil for the EP and high temperature qualities. We then...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2015 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
Connecting Rod Pin Bore Repair Ever need to repair a Ford, Chrysler or any other full-floating connecting rod where the pin bore is now larger than the O.D. of your new bushings? I use acid-core solder as a filler and bonding agent. Heat your connecting rod’s small...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2015 | OPERATIONS
FROM SCRAP TO CASH Managing your scrap is an everyday chore. We all know aluminum pistons are worth more than aluminum mill waste, but by removing pins and rings it is worth even more. There are special buyers for aluminum out there, and they will also buy aluminum...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2015 | CYLINDER HEADS
GOT A HANDLE I like to use my Serdi pilots as go-no-go gauges when I hone valve guides. I made this aluminum handle from a piece of 1-1/2” diameter rod. I turned the outside for a comfortable grip and bored the center to hold my pilots. I select the appropriate one...
