by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2014 | ASSEMBLY
UPGRADE YOUR ENGINE STANDS Most of the engine stands in my shop were manufactured offshore. Though they are pretty good, in just a few minutes you can increase stability and load capacity. I simply MIG weld all the joints where the legs, main body and uprights join....
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2014 | DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING
SILICON AND GLASS BEADS DON’T MIX Many times you will have an aluminum head with some left over silicon gasket on the surface. Attempting to bead blast the silicon off will only result in a damaged cylinder head. The aluminum will continue to be worn away by the...
by Donnie Hurt | Feb 1, 2014 | PISTONS & RINGS
CHANGES IN PISTON DESIGN Last month we discussed changes in piston ring design. Changes in rings also mean changes in the pistons they ride on. A century ago you could find cast iron pistons in your motor. Aluminum soon proved to be a lighter weight and more durable...
by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2014 | CYLINDER HEADS
Replacement Head I.D. for Ford 6.0L Diesel Identifying a Ford 6.0L head by dowel size alone does not necessarily get you the correct replacement cylinder head. Ford/International has two casting numbers for their 6.0L head, the early 1843080C1 through C4 heads which...
by Donnie Hurt | Jan 1, 2014 | OPERATIONS
“Shopping” Around One of the best ways to increase business is to make personal contact with your customers. Here is a somewhat different approach. A machine shop owner in Missouri started a program last year that he calls “Fat Friday.” Each Friday morning, he...
