by Donnie Hurt | Oct 2, 2023 | TOOLING
MINI PROTRACTOR Sometimes a machinist’s protractor is too cumbersome in cramped spaces to compare angled surfaces on a part. A feeler gauge set works very well as a protractor in tight spots. Modify the gauge by adding a screw and nut to lock it in position. Tom...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2023 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
END PLAY Setting crankshaft end play on engines that you do frequently can be made easy and save time. If you do enough engines, you will always find yourself lapping thrust bearings to get desired end play. Start recording the width of thrust bearings after you have...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2023 | CYLINDER HEADS
SHIM IT I make a spacer to set in the recess of my Height Mics for small retainers. I use two .060″ and one .030″ spring shims and I can use it on SB Chevy heads and others with small diameter springs. The A & B105 work for SB Chevy. Randy Torvinen...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2023 | BLOCK WORK
HEAVY DUTY FRONT CAP For some extra strength on the front main bearing on several different engine platforms, you can narrow up a beefier 4-bolt cap to fit the 2-bolt register. If the radial depth is close enough to be able to “hone-in”, you often don’t even need to...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2023 | OPERATIONS
HOW BIG IS YOUR WARRANTY “90-DAY WARRANTY”… “1-YEAR WARRANTY”… “LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY”… Many shop owners hand write the coverage on the customer’s invoice. But what does it cover? Does this protect your...
