by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2015 | CYLINDER HEADS
GETTING TO THE POINT Trying to setup Serdi seat facing cutters with valves that have undercut stems can be difficult. Use a valve guide the same size as your valve stem and clamp the setup pointer on it. That way it will bridge the undercut stem. And it will slide on...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2015 | OPERATIONS
MUSCLE IN THE OFFICE Cash flow is a vital part of every business…..let’s get better at it. -Cover yourself along with your business. Fill out a work order (if you don’t have one… create one). You want it to show: Customer information and the work the...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2015 | GASKETS & SEALING
Sixteen Installation Tips For Cylinder Head Gaskets 1. The engine should cool completely-before disassembly Heat expands metal, making head and manifold bolts more difficult to remove and more prone to breakage. Cylinder heads, especially aluminum heads may warp if...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2015 | OTHER SHOP WORK
FILLER UP When I need to hone a harmonic balancer or anything with a key slot, I use a body filler, commonly called Bondo, to fill it up and rough it close. That way the stones don’t catch on the edge of the slot, it does not clog the stones and it works quite well....
by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2015 | PISTONS & RINGS
Evolution of Ring End Gap Theory It’s easy to see or know when you don’t have enough ring end gap. Common signs include scuffed ring faces, damaged rings and cylinders and/or shiny areas on the butt ends of the rings. The ideal minimum ring end-gap would by found...
