by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2021 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
COUTERWEIGHT CLEARANCE When installing a shorter connecting rod than a crankshaft was meant for, it is sometimes necessary to clearance the counterweights. A quick reference we do is to use the shorter connecting rod as a guide to mark how much counterweight needs to...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2021 | TOOLING
CHAMFER REMOVAL Shallow head fasteners like flywheel bolts can be a challenge to remove without rounding the head off. I place a socket in my metal lathe and face it flat to eliminate the chamfer. I get full contact with the fastener and fewer stripped heads. Dave...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2021 | TOOLING
HANDY HOLE TRANSFER PUNCHES When fabricating gaskets, exhaust flanges, etc. , a set of hole transfer punches can make the job easier. However if you do not have transfer punches, or if they’re always at the other end of the shop, this little trick comes in...
by Donnie Hurt | Oct 1, 2021 | DISASSEMBLY & CLEANING
KEEPING THE WASTE OIL OUT When I disassemble an engine, I always leave it upright until I’ve removed and dropped the oil pan. The rest of the disassembly will be much cleaner as the parts won’t be dripping with the remaining tramp oil that doesn’t all get fully...
by Donnie Hurt | Sep 1, 2021 | CRANKSHAFTS & CONNECTING RODS
USED CRANK SPROCKET When balancing an externally balanced crankshaft, the harmonic damper needs to be installed at the correct location against the timing gear to maintain proper balance. Sometimes you might get a balance job and the timing gear is not on the crank....
