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 | TOOLING
Installation Tool for Spark Plug Repair Inserts This tool was developed after I got frustrated with supplier installation devices. It is faster, easier and works with most spark plug thread repair inserts, including Perma-Coil, Time-Sert and Heli-Coil. Start with a...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2013 | CYLINDER HEADS
Checking Valve Heights in Solid Lifter Heads I have made a simple tool to check installed valve heights in non-adjustable solid bucket cylinder heads. The tool is a short square bar with a dial indicator affixed to the end. This allows you to use the cam journal to...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2013 | OPERATIONS
Keep Parts in Stock for More Sales Keeping popular head gasket sets, head bolt sets, piston rings, bearings and valves in stock is a proven way to make more sales. Contact your supplier and ask him what discounts you can get for placing a large stock order. Ask them...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2013 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
Rod-to-Piston Interference in Early 466T John Deere Model 4440 Engines Here’s a caution for engine builders. In John Deere 466T engines, do not use the connecting rod (Howard #R71074) from later model 4450 engines in the earlier Model 4440 engines. The pistons look...
