by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2013 | PISTONS & RINGS
Piston Ring Gapping Tip Some of you may know this ring end gapping tip, but I have never seen it anywhere. Not even in ring package instructions. This has to do with checking the flimsy oil rail gaps. Most conventional size bores are not much of a problem. The rails...
by Donnie Hurt | Dec 1, 2013 | OPERATIONS
Your Shop’s Rolling Billboard If you need to attract new customers, take a tip from many large, successful companies. Consider wrapping your company truck with advertising. A rolling billboard can create thousands of impressions per mile. Your message will be read by...
by Donnie Hurt | Nov 1, 2013 | LUBRICATION & COOLING
Jeep 3.8L Oil Pressure Problem Many late model 3.8L Jeep engines are losing oil pressure at the oil pump due to failure of the bypass valve. This results in destruction of not only the crank- shaft, but the connecting rods. To fix the problem, you need to find the...
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...
