by Donnie Hurt | Jul 1, 2022 | ASSEMBLY
MORE ON BALANCER HUBS I have several balancer hubs that I’ve honed for slip fit tools. If you have an engine where there is a timing cover index issue from either poor dowel pin alignment or a crank centerline issue, you can still locate it properly. Remove the dowel...
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 | Jun 1, 2022 | TOOLING
DON’T FAKE IT, MAKE IT The only way to make money in your shop is to be able to do the job quickly and efficiently. This means having the right good equipment and tooling. But when you get caught needing a special tool and there’s no time to wait, just...
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...
