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...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2013 | OTHER SHOP WORK
What’s the Latest Buzz on Your Radio? Are your customers complaining about having a buzz or static on their radio? Today’s cars are electrical computers on wheels and no one seems to pay close attention to ground wires. I recently had a customer complain about noise...
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 | Nov 1, 2013 | TOOLING
How Do You Slice It If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked “What is the best way to cut braided steel hose?” I’d have more money than Bill Gates. While there are about as many answers to this question as there are skilled automotive techs, there are two...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2013 | OTHER SHOP WORK
Extracting Broken Bolts From Aluminum Broken bolts that are seized in aluminum with corrosion often do not break loose with penetrating oil or freeze spray because they are too tight. And we often shy away from using our torches for fear of melting aluminum since it...
