by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2022 | CYLINDER HEADS
RECYCLED MEASURING TOOL To install valve guides on my heads, I just make custom fit measuring tools out of the 6″ steel rules I get at the trade shows. I cut them to fit in the lifter bores of the overhead cam engines. It’s quick and simple. Matt Peebles...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2022 | PISTONS & RINGS
FILL IT TO THE TOP If you have a piston with a dome volume, you’re unsure of, here’s an easy way to check. Wrap a single layer of thick packing tape around the head land, taller than the dome. It will maintain the full round shape if you’re careful....
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2022 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
INSTALLATION TOOL TOOL When installing a reluctor wheel on an LS crankshaft, using the brand name alignment tool, use a piece of 4.5″ pipe, notched and with a bar welded on the back to take the hammer blows. I can avoid banging on the tool and this provides a...
by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2022 | CYLINDER HEADS
LIFTER BUCKET REMOVAL When the lifters crack on 1.9L VW diesels they will expand in the bore of the head. Welding a bolt on top of the lifter and then using your slide hammer makes for easy removal. Tom Prodahl Cylinder Head Service Minneapolis, MN JUNE,...
by Donnie Hurt | May 1, 2022 | TOOLING
QUICK EASY STRAP WRENCH The diameter of a diesel engine oil filter was larger than my biggest filter wrench, so I made this strap wrench from an old spark plug socket, worn-out poly-V serpentine belt, and a short length of PVC 1/2″ schedule 40 pipe. I used an...
