by Donnie Hurt | Jun 1, 2022 | PISTONS & RINGS
CARBIDE GROOVE CLEANER I needed a narrow grooving tool to quickly clean carbon from piston ring grooves, for an engine restoration project. All the usual grooving tools were too wide, however a carbide tipped circular saw blade was a perfect fit. Using an angle...
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 | 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 | 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...
