by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2023 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
ROD BOLT INSTALLATION When installing aftermarket rod bolts, in addition to checking the under-head radius clearance, if the nuts are flanged, always check for clearance on the cap where it seats. On some rods, the O.D. of the flanged nut will hit before the face...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2023 | TOOLING
NEW NOZZLE I can’t be the only one who opened a brand-new can of carb or brake cleaner, set it on a workbench and it gets knocked off and “snap”, the nozzle is broken and it’s useless. I started taking the nozzles off the popular yellow and blue canned...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2023 | ASSEMBLY
CORRECT BOLT LENGTH Many older, inline engines have water pump bolt holes that go all the way through the front of the block and can easily contact the front cylinder, if the incorrect bolts are used. I have seen a few engines ruined from having the incorrect length...
by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2023 | TOOLING
HONING-CUTTING OIL This helps save me time, money, and storage space. Honing oil is not just for honing, it is a cutting fluid. I use it on taps and dies, for cutting lifter bushing and machining on my lathe. I also use it for surfacing aluminum heads on my CBN...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 30, 2023 | NEW PRODUCTS
Part Numbers: 08-2036T-9RRC and 08-2036T-9GRC Engine Pro now offers new LS Double Roller Timing Sets for Raised Cam LS blocks (3-bolt 4-sensor cam sprocket) featuring 62 individual rollers of heavy-duty 0.250” diameter heat-treated premium steel contained in a 100%...
