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%...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2023 | CYLINDER HEADS
QUICK VALVE SPRING CHECK For a quick check or if I don’t have a Spring Height Mic that is small enough, I use a telescoping gauge to get the height off the head. Then I have various Valve Adjustment Discs I can use to simulate the retainer thickness and I...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2023 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
CAM RELUCTOR-WHEEL BLUES On the 2006-2016 GM 2.4L Eco-Tech engines, beware of the reluctor-wheel attached to the intake and exhaust camshafts for the cam sensor. These are just pressed on. If they get hot and lose their press fit, they will come loose and move. The...
