by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2022 | CYLINDER HEADS
CHAMFER FILE After surfacing heads, I like to chamfer the bolt holes and chambers. For the bolt holes, the common chamfering tool in a hand drill is great. For chambers, I’ve found that while a razor blade works excellent for aluminum, a file works best for iron. I...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2022 | TOOLING
PUT A LID ON IT When machining on the CNC mill, it’s necessary to blow the flood coolant and chips off the parts for inspection. I tried a tool holder mounted fan, but it wouldn’t get all the chips and coolant out of the deeper areas. Using an air hose...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2022 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
LS CRANK I.D. The 5.3l and 6.0l LS engines use the same stroke crankshaft with the same casting number. But the balance is different on the cranks for the different bore size pistons. There is a quick way to determine which crank you have. If you look at the front and...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2022 | TOOLING
CATTLE CONTROLLER For anyone that has ever stepped away while they were filling their coolant tank, I have the perfect solution to keep from spending a portion of your day from cleaning up the mess. The simple installation of a cattle waterer, which keeps the level...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2022 | LUBRICATION & COOLING
BEAT THE HEAT Too much heat can destroy an engine. Gas engines are designed to operate between 190-220 degrees F, hotter than 220 and you’ve got an overheat situation. As an engine overheats, aluminum material will begin to warp, expand and even crack. A warped...
